Clippers Host Kings on Sunday
The Los Angeles Clippers play host to the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.

The Kings (32-23) have two victories since the All-Star break, which is massive since they lost four out of six heading into the break. That time off was huge for some of these players because Sacramento didn't have a single player make the All-Star team. Many people believed that Domantas Sabonis or De'Aaron Fox could make it, but not going is a blessing in disguise. Fox has been nursing numerous injuries in the second half, and it appears he's fully healthy in the first two games back. The play of Sabonis is what really changes everything for this team, though, because the big man is leading the league in double-doubles and is tied with Nikola Jokic in triple-doubles.

The Clippers (37-18) have traded off wins and losses in their last seven matchups, coming off a narrow win against the Memphis Grizzlies in their most recent outing. They also have the second-best record over the last two months, losing just a handful of games in that span. What's made them so good is that we're finally seeing all of these superstars healthy for the first time. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have been carrying this team for years, but the addition of James Harden has changed everything. He's averaging 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game, establishing himself as the primary playmaker for this stacked roster.

This is the third matchup between these teams, with LA winning the first two. That snapped a three-game winning streak by Sacramento.
Posted on: 2/24/2024 4:31 PM