[Game] 81/82: Kings vs. Clippers 11 APR 2025, 7pm PT/10pm ET

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

LA Clippers 48-32 (18-21 Away) @ Sacramento Kings 39-41 (19-20 Home)
11 April 2025, 7pm PT/10pm ET
Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California

Last 5:
Clippers 5-0 Kings 3-2

Series:
Clippers lead 3-0​

Game Preview:
Clippers Visit Kings With Eyes On Top-Four Seed In West (NBA.com)

Availability:
Broadcast: NBA League Pass, NBC Sports California
Radio: Sactown Sports 1140 AM

Box Score (via ESPN.com)

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Injury Report (as of 2pm ET):
Clippers:
Norman Powell - QUESTIONABLE (shoulder)
Ivica Zubac - QUESTIONABLE (ankle)
Nicolas Batum - OUT (groin)
Amir Coffey - OUT (knee)
Patty Mills - OUT (illness)

Kings:
Keegan Murray - QUESTIONABLE (back)
Jake LaRavia - OUT (thumb)
Malik Monk - OUT (calf)



Referee Assignments:
David Guthrie (#16 - Crew Chief), Nick Buchert (#3), Robert Hussey (#85). Thirty-eight years combined experience.



Mister Slim Says: Kings have two games remaining in the regular season and still need at least one win of their last two to secure homecourt in the first play-in game. Getting that win versus the Clippers seems unlikely, but advancing to the playoffs is going to require Sacramento to win at least one game against a 47-plus win team, so they might as well try to do it now. The Clippers, on the other hand, have quietly been playing arguably the best basketball in the league down the stretch, and are trying to clinch homecourt in the first round. It's going to be a battle, either way, so here's hoping for a competitive, entertaining game.

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

Let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Light that BEAN!!!

 

[HndsmCelt]

I picked shady lady for consistency and good vibe, but I will note the Clayton club quit doing live music a ways back, hopefully they’ll bring it back because it really is a sweet joint. If you’re visiting Golden One it’s a really must do after the game.

 

[iowamcnabb]

Keegan is no longer listed on the injury report

 

[serbiangoat]

The Kings should just let the Clippers win and hope both the Nuggets and Clippers win out, that way, they get Dallas and probably Memphis in the 2 play in games which is easily doable (I'm assuming TWolves best Memphis in this scenario).

 

[bball_nomad]

I was looking for something (anything) positive about current Kings in my head - nothing so far.

 

[jphilip]

No brute zubac onside just watch for threes were good

 

[gunks]

The Kings should just let the Clippers win and hope both the Nuggets and Clippers win out, that way, they get Dallas and probably Memphis in the 2 play in games which is easily doable (I'm assuming TWolves best Memphis in this scenario).

Not sure we'll have to let them win haha

We'll see how the Bull Boiz do tonight. I'm blaming that Nugget L on Deebo, but he can always redeem himself. Need aggressive Zach to have a chance too.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

I think Mike Bibby just called Keegan soft?

 

[Caccia]

The Mavs are blasting Toronto right now, so it's all on the Kings to show they belong.

Light the Beam!!

 

[bball_nomad]

Not sure we'll have to let them win haha

We'll see how the Bull Boiz do tonight. I'm blaming that Nugget L on Deebo, but he can always redeem himself. Need aggressive Zach to have a chance too.

I only hope that DDR is a bit tired after his last "performance" and he will pass the ball sometimes.

 

[bball_nomad]

The Mavs are blasting Toronto right now, so it's all on the Kings to show they belong.

Light the Beam!!

Kings belong to Sacramento. Do they belong in NBA? A lately doubt it often...

 

[Caccia]

Where are the smelling salts? I could use some right now.

 

[Kingz19]

Missing layups

 

[HndsmCelt]

I’m beginning to wonder if there’s something wrong with that rim lol

 

[HndsmCelt]

Missing layups

Missing everything

 

[Caccia]

Missing layups.

They are too keyed up. Time to catch a deep breath, be a little more deliberate. This game is being played at breakneck speed.

 

[HndsmCelt]

I like Dougie bringing out Trey early

 

[Caccia]

I like Dougie bringing out Trey early.

He is doing a fine job on defense, too.

 

[iowamcnabb]

Lavine has been playing well lately.

 

[SacTownKid]

So far the Kings are breaking down the Clipps perimeter D pretty easily. I would expect a full on zone by them at some point.

 

[iowamcnabb]

Given the Klaw’s injury history, maybe stop flopping on the ground

 

[Sluggah]

3 more like that

 

[Kingz19]

Bogie whining more than Luka

 

[SacTownKid]

Hate to ref complain this early but this is looking like last time where the Clippers are allowed to play physical and the Kings aren't.

 

[Caccia]

Keegan got rid of that three ball quickly, the equivalent of a one-touch goal in soccer. Is that something he has been working on?

 

[gunks]

No complaints after that 1st quarter! Fellas came ready to compete tonight

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Going Lithuania here

 

[Kingz19]

Jonas-Domas lineup sighting

 

[Caccia]

And one for the Lithuanian bears!

Devin Carter looks a lot more comfortable out there in the month of April.