[Game] 63/82: Kings @ Clippers, 09 MAR 2025, 6:30p PT/9:30p ET

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Kings: 33-29; 9th in Western Conference; 4th in Pacific Division
Clippers: 34-29; 8th in Western Conference; 3rd in Pacific Division

Season Series (Clippers lead 2-0)
Game 1: Cliippers 107 @ Kings 98
Game 2: Kings 88 @ Clippers 104

Injury Report
Kings: Jae Crowder (GTD), Malik Monk (OUT), Domantas Sabonis (OUT)
Clippers: Ben Simmons (OUT), Norman Powell (OUT), Seth Lundy (GTD)

Last 10 games
Kings: 7-3
Clippers: 4-6

Here's to win number 34 on the regular season....LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

 

[Caccia]

Big game tonight in the fight for playoff (and play-in) position. Kings are only half a game behind the Clippers for 8th place, and would leapfrog them (again) with a win.

 

[upinsmoke]

Bite down and get the W fellas.

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

Huge game. Big test for the guys. Let's see 'em lock in.

 

[bball_nomad]

I have a better feeling before this game than the one in Denver. Play smart and hard for 48 minutes and get that W.

 

[Jdbraver137]

We really need that 8 spot, but our schedule is brutal

 

[NewArena]

I have a better feeling before this game than the one in Denver. Play smart and hard for 48 minutes and get that W.

If they play the way they did in Denver, i do believe they will win this one.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

A lot riding on that Seth Lundy GTD. Would not be surprised to see the Kings look past this Clippers team and get burned if he can't go.

 

[sactowndog]

Big game tonight in the fight for playoff (and play-in) position. Kings are only half a game behind the Clippers for 8th place, and would leapfrog them (again) with a win.

In addition if the Clippers win they also get the tie breaker making this game an absolute must win. Lose this game and your chances of being 9/10 go up significantly.

 

[GWD]

It is crazy for the Kings to have 40% of the starting lineup out with injuries and yet expecting a win. Crazy but reasonable, if that is possible. Such expectation is a testament to the high quality of the team. When the team becomes whole again, there should be a string of wins if the parts and coaching decisions fall into place.

Getting wins in the next two games would be a confidence booster that could carry the team well into the standings and beyond the play-in gamble.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1898825477286216009

Jae certainly didn’t strain that back playing basketball lol

 

[pdxKingsFan]

I assume Crowder's status is more a reflection of giving one of the 2 way guys a jersey instead of a tracksuit tonight?

 

[HndsmCelt]

If the Kings just do their thing they should be ok. Overall, the play has been consistently good on the offensive end and the defense really good at moments. Consistency effort all that’s needed.

 

[Spike]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1898825477286216009

Jae certainly didn’t strain that back playing basketball lol

Hey-oh!

 

[Joshyjosh31]

Jake should be huge here he really matches up well vs teams we’ve had size issues in the past

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

It is crazy for the Kings to have 40% of the starting lineup out with injuries and yet expecting a win. Crazy but reasonable, if that is possible. Such expectation is a testament to the high quality of the team. When the team becomes whole again, there should be a string of wins if the parts and coaching decisions fall into place.

Getting wins in the next two games would be a confidence booster that could carry the team well into the standings and beyond the play-in gamble.

What is weighing on my mind, is can this team function OK without the defensive wisdom and guidance of Luke Loucks ?

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Good matchup between Jonas and Zubac

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Jake always starts the game with a green exercise band with him

 

[HndsmCelt]

Defense is good, energy is good, but the kings are not shooting very well.

 

[Sluggah]

So many threes

 

[Tetsujin]

The Clippers play the most aesthetically unpleasing brand of basketball possible. No wonder Ballmer had to build a gimmick arena.

 

[HndsmCelt]

Can’t do anything about the discrepancy calls, but the Kings offense needs to pick it up

 

[Tetsujin]

Jake!

 

[Capt. Factorial]

The Sacramento chants are pretty crazy

 

[Tetsujin]

The Sacramento chants are pretty crazy

2 billion dollar new arena and Ballmer still couldn’t buy a fan base.

 

[Tetsujin]

Just Frank Mason, they said.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Not a lip reader but there may have been a word after “rook”?

 

[Tetsujin]

Frank Mason never did that

 

[Warhawk]

Carter skied for the putback jam!

 

[Sluggah]

Woah. Didn’t know Devin had that in him