The Sacramento Kings De’Aaron Fox struggles to hold onto the ball while on his back as the Los Angeles Clippers guard Terrence Mann looks to get the ball in the first half (AP News photo)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

The Sacramento Kings are flying high. The Kings entered Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers winners of six out of their last seven games. The Kings most recent game came against the Denver Nuggets yesterday. The Kings came back in the fourth quarter for the win on Sunday 113-111 at Staples Center it’s the Kings fourth straight win.

Yesterday, the first game of a back to back for the Kings, the Kings defeated the Denver Nuggets 119-114. This Kings were able to defeat the Nuggets despite a 50 point night from Nikola Jokic. Harrison Barnes added 28 points for the Kings. However, at the end of the day, it all comes down to defense. The Kings were able to hold the Nuggets to under 115 points and that usually means good things for the Kings.

The Kings looked to do the same against the Clippers on Sunday after. Tip-off was set for 12 PM PST in Los Angeles.

In the first half, the Kings played well against the Clippers. The first quarter set a slower pace to the game for both teams on offense. The Kings only managed 22 points compared to only 24 for the Clippers. Neither team seemed to really be in an offensive rhythm. In the second, the Kings took the lead. They outscored the Clippers 32-27 in the second quarter on improved shooting from the Kings. The Kings would take a 54-51 lead into halftime looking to make a statement in LA in the second half.

In the second half, it was more of a high powered offense. The Kings managed to put up 25 points in the third quarter compared to the Clippers 29. It was a win for the Kings as the didn’t collapse and put themselves in a hole too large to overcome. In the fourth, it was once again the De’Aaron Fox show. The Kings out scored the Clippers 34-30 in the final quarter to win. De’Aaron Fox continues to be the best player for the Kings as he finished with 36 points in the game. Lou Williams led the Clippers in defeat with 23 points.

Up Next: The Kings go home to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday at 7 PM PST in