Sacramento Kings at LA Clippers
· National Basketball AssociationLeonard's hook shot at buzzer in OT gives Clippers 111-110 win over Kings
Leonard dribbled to the top of the key with 21.6 seconds remaining and let the clock tick down before making his winning move through defenders in the lane. The ball bounced on the rim before going in. He finished with 17 points.
James Harden had 29 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists for the Clippers, who won their third in a row. Ivica Zubac had 22 points and 14 rebounds.
DeMar DeRozan had 31 points and 10 assists and Zach LaVine added 30 points for the ninth-place Kings. They fell to 0-3 against the Clippers this season. Jonas Valanciunas had 17 rebounds.
Harden hit a jumper in the lane to tie the game 97-97 with 11.9 seconds remaining in regulation. LaVine missed a jumper from the right side as time expired to force the five-minute extra session.
The Kings blew a seven-point lead with 1:40 remaining in regulation.
DeRozan and LaVine combined to score all 13 of the Kings' points in OT.
Clippers: Coach Tyronn Lue went home before the game because of back pain and was replaced by assistant Brian Shaw.
Regular Season Series
LAC lead series 3-0
Recent Plays
| 5th 0.0 | ![]() |
End of Game | 110 - 111 |
| 5th 0.0 | ![]() |
End of the 1st Overtime | 110 - 111 |
| 5th 0.0 | ![]() |
(00:00) [Kings] REF-INITIATED REVIEW (REPLAY SUPPORTS CALL) | 110 - 111 |
| 5th 0.0 | ![]() |
Kawhi Leonard makes two point shot | 110 - 111 |
| 5th 21.1 | ![]() |
Jake LaRavia kicked ball violation | 110 - 109 |
Statistics
SAC |
LAC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 40-87 | FG | 43-81 |
| 46 | Field Goal % | 53 |
| 9-34 | 3PT | 10-31 |
| 26 | Three Point % | 32 |
| 21-25 | FT | 15-25 |
| 84 | Free Throw % | 60 |
| 48 | Rebounds | 38 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 3 |
| 40 | Defensive Rebounds | 35 |
| 27 | Assists | 23 |
| 6 | Steals | 4 |
| 1 | Blocks | 5 |
| 8 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 8 | Total Turnovers | 10 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 14 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 10 |
| 10 | Fast Break Points | 12 |
| 40 | Points in Paint | 64 |
| 19 | Fouls | 20 |
| 8 | Largest Lead | 9 |
LA Clippers Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac, C | Out | Dec 21 |
| Derrick Jones Jr., F | Out | Dec 20 |
| Bradley Beal, G | Out | Nov 12 |
Sacramento Kings Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Devin Carter, G | Day-To-Day | Dec 23 |
| Keegan Murray, F | Day-To-Day | Dec 23 |
| Zach LaVine, G | Out | Dec 23 |
| Domantas Sabonis, F | Out | Dec 19 |
| Drew Eubanks, F | Out | Dec 13 |
Game Information
Location: Inglewood, CA
Attendance: 17,927 · Capacity:
2025-26 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LA Lakers |
19 | 9 | .679 | - | L2 |
Phoenix |
16 | 13 | .552 | 3.5 | W1 |
Golden State |
15 | 15 | .500 | 5 | W2 |
LA Clippers |
8 | 21 | .276 | 11.5 | W2 |
Sacramento |
7 | 23 | .233 | 13 | L1 |
NBA News
NBA Christmas Day: LeBron, Luka top fashionable arrivals
Stars around the NBA made sure to dress their best during the five-game Christmas Day slate.
Spurs continue dominance over Thunder with third win
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-102 on Thursday for their third win over the defending NBA champs in the past two weeks.
Spurs beat Thunder for third straight time
Spurs impress again vs. the Thunder as they take down the defending champs on the road.
Spurs beat Thunder 117-102 for 3rd win over defending NBA champs in 2 weeks
— De'Aaron Fox scored 29 points, and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-102 on Thursday for their third win over the defending NBA champs in the past two weeks.
2025 Christmas NFL, NBA game schedule, picks, odds, previews
We're previewing all eight Christmas Day games across two sports with picks, predictions, storylines and more.





SAC
LAC
LA Lakers
Phoenix
Golden State