NBA.com reported that the Sacramento Kings lost 104-87 to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. The Clippers played a very solid game, shooting 52 percent from the field, 44 percent from three, and 65.2 percent from the Free Throw Line. DeAndre Jordan was able to grab 14 rebounds which helped Clippers outrebound the Kings 44-38. The Clippers are looking very solid going into the NBA regular season despite not having Chris Paul anymore.
Zach Randolph scores a team-high of 14 points
Zach Randolph led the Sacramento Kings on Thursday in points against the Los Angeles Clippers.
He contributed 14 points, four rebounds, and one block in 23 minutes.He shot 62.5 percent from the field, 50 percent from beyond the arc, and 50 percent from the free throw line. Zach Randolph and Vince Carter will be the main veteran voice for the Sacramento Kings this upcoming season.
Temple and Mason scores 13 points apiece
Along with Zach Randolph, Garrett Temple and Frank Mason also had a decent game. Temple contributed 13 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 25 minutes. He went 5-of-7 from the field, 3-of-4 from beyond the arc, and 2-of-2 from the Free throw line.
While Frank Mason contributed 13 points, three rebounds, one steal, and four assists. He shot an amazing 71.4 percent from the field, 50 percent from beyond the arc, and 100 percent from the free throw line.
With the Sacramento Kings in full rebuild mode, Temple and Mason will have lots of chances to play big minutes this upcoming NBA season.
Jordan grabs 14 rebounds
DeAndre Jordan was a big reason why the Los Angeles Clippers got the win over the Sacramento Kings. He contributed 18 points, 14 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in roughly 26 minutes of gameplay.
He went 5-of-7 from the field and 3-of-6 from the charity stripe. DeAndre Jordan has to step up and help Blake Griffin and Danilo Gallinari this upcoming season. The west is getting really strong, and the only way for the Clippers to make the playoffs is if Jordan can continue to play well consistently.
Milos Teodosic does a bit of everything
Milos Teodosic had a great all-around performance against the Sacramento Kings. He contributed eight points, two rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals in 23 minutes of gameplay. He shot 60 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from beyond the arc. Teodisic is showing the NBA fans that he not only passes, but he can also play solid all-around basketball. With Chris Paul's departure this offseason, Teodosic came just in time to fill in the point guard spot for the Clippers.
