Kawhi-Less Clippers Roll Past the Kings in a Wire-to-Wire Season-Opening Rout
Darius Garland led six Clippers in double figures as Los Angeles never trailed and its bench outscored Sacramento's reserves 53-34.
- On Wednesday, Darius Garland scored 30 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 121-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
- The Clippers tipped off this season in a new era without Kawhi Leonard, who was traded to Toronto last month following an NBA investigation into salary cap violations that resulted in $30 million in fines.
- Bench production proved vital, as rookie Keaton Wagler posted 15 points with five assists, while veteran Brook Lopez added 17 points and 11 rebounds, helping outscore the Kings' reserves 53-34.
- Head coach Tyronn Lue navigated the victory despite missing Bradley Beal, Brandon Ingram, and Max Strus due to ongoing injury management, as the team adjusted to a roster lacking a traditional superstar.
- With owner Steve Ballmer and President of Business Operations Gillian Zucker serving yearlong suspensions, the Clippers face the challenge of extending their 15-season streak of finishing above.500.
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Darius Garland Clippers Opener Hid a Story Bigger Than 30 Points
Before the opening tip, Darius Garland walked to center court, microphone in hand, and told the crowd it was time to go. Nine minutes into the game he had 16 points. The Clippers went on to rout Sacramento 121-96 without Kawhi Leonard, their owner or five injured players, and Garland finished with 30. The box […]
NBA: Darius Garland's 30 points propel Clippers past Kings
Darius Garland scored 30 points, Brook Lopez added 17 points with 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers moved on from a tumultuous offseason to earn a 121-96 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings in the season opener for both teams Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif.
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The Hamilton SpectatorNo Ballmer courtside at Intuit Dome as the Clippers begin a season without their banned owner
Steve Ballmer is serving a one-year suspension from the NBA, keeping him away from his beloved Los Angeles Clippers. The team is determined to stay united in his absence. They started the season with a win against the Sacramento Kings.…
Yakima Herald-Republic
INGLEWOOD, California, USA (AP) — Darius Garland scored 30 points and the Clippers crushed the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday 121-96, in Los Angeles' first season inaugural match without Kawhi Leonard since 2019.
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OC RegisterClippers begin post-Kawhi Era with season-opening rout of Kings
Darius Garland scores 30 points, Brook Lopez adds a 17-point double-double off the bench and rookie Keaton Wagler has 15 points as the Clippers dominate Sacramento, 121-96, in their first game since trading franchise player Kawhi Leonard to Toronto.
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