Kings Win 176-175 Double OT Thriller Over Clippers; Monk and Fox Score 40+ Points

The Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings combined for the second-highest scoring game in NBA history on Friday night, as the Kings beat the Clippers 176-175 in double overtime.[0] Malik Monk led the way for the Kings with a career-high 45 points, while De'Aaron Fox had the go-ahead basket and finished with 42 points.[1] Russell Westbrook made his debut for the Clippers, scoring 17 points, 14 assists and five rebounds in 39 minutes before fouling out late in the second overtime.[2]

Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 44 points for the Clippers and Paul George added 34 points, five assists and 10 rebounds.[3] The Clippers hit a franchise-record 26 3-pointers, while the Kings had 18.[4] The 44 combined 3-pointers tied for the most in a game in NBA history.[1]

The Kings and Clippers are tied one-to-one in the season series. The Clippers have a 5-3 record and the benefit of rest, while the Kings are 5-4 without any rest.[5] The Kings have a record of 15-13 away from home, while the Clippers have gone 15-13 when playing[6]

The Kings are 2-0 ATS against the Clippers this season, and are 31-26-1 ATS overall and 16-12 ATS on the road this season.[5] The Clippers have a record of 31-30 against the spread overall, and 13-15 against[7]

The game marked the first time in the Kings’ franchise history that two players, Monk and Fox, scored more than 40 points in the same game.[0] This is the second instance of it occurring in an NBA game this season, following a match between Cleveland's Caris LeVert and Donovan Mitchell and Boston.[8]

Despite all the discourse concerning the need for Westbrook to alter his ways and the potential changes the Clippers could make with him, the ex-MVP was rather similar when playing with his new squad.[9]

The Clippers and the Kings have split the 2 games they have played against each other, the road team winning each time.[10]

The Kings lead the betting line with +6.5 (-112). The betting trends reflect odds as of February 24, 2023 at 8:49 PM ET.[11] After a victory, the Kings have gone 0-4 Against the Spread (ATS) in their past 4 matches and have had 4 consecutive games after scoring 125 or more points.[7]

0. “Kings defeat Clippers in double OT, second-highest-scoring NBA game in history” The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2023, https://theathletic.com/4250876/2023/02/25/kings-clippers-game-score-nba

1. “Kings outlast Clippers in second-highest scoring game ever” ESPN.co.uk, 25 Feb. 2023, https://www.espn.co.uk/nba/story/_/id/35730747/kings-outlast-clippers-second-highest-scoring-game-ever

2. “Clippers, Kings combine for second-highest NBA score of all time” FOX Sports, 25 Feb. 2023, https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/clippers-kings-combine-for-second-highest-nba-score-of-all-time

3. “Kings beat the Clippers 176-175 in the second highest scoring game of ALL TIME after double overtime” Daily Mail, 25 Feb. 2023, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nba/article-11791883/Kings-beat-Clippers-176-175-second-highest-scoring-game-TIME-double-overtime.html

4. “What is the highest-scoring game in NBA history? Kings-Clippers threatens record with double-overtime thriller” Sporting News, 25 Feb. 2023, https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/highest-scoring-game-nba-history/zqyh2ykhrhf75jzp68obpyjj

5. “Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and predictions” USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, 24 Feb. 2023, https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/2023/02/24/sacramento-kings-at-los-angeles-clippers-odds-picks-and-predictions-2/

6. “Sacramento Kings vs LA Clippers 2/24/2023 Picks Predictions Previews” Tony's Picks, 24 Feb. 2023, https://www.tonyspicks.com/2023/02/24/sacramento-kings-vs-la-clippers-2-24-2023/

7. “Clippers vs Kings Pick – NBA Predictions & Odds 2/24/23” Sports Chat Place, 24 Feb. 2023, https://sportschatplace.com/nba-picks/2023/los-angeles-clippers-vs-sacramento-kings-2-24-23-nba-picks-predictions-odds/

8. “Kings outslug Clippers in second-highest scoring game in NBA history” The Guardian, 25 Feb. 2023, https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/feb/25/kings-outgun-la-clippers-highest-scoring-game

9. “Clippers and Kings combine for 2nd-highest scoring game in NBA history in Russell Westbrook's debut” msnNOW, 25 Feb. 2023, https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/clippers-and-kings-combine-for-2nd-highest-scoring-game-in-nba-history-in-russell-westbrook-s-debut/ar-AA17UZxi?li=BB15ms5q

10. “GAME PREVIEW: 5 Things You Should Know About Clippers vs. Kings Presented by Betway” NBA.com, 24 Feb. 2023, https://www.nba.com/clippers/news/game-preview-5-things-you-should-know-about-clippers-vs-kings-presented-by-betway

11. “Keegan Murray: Prop Bets Vs Clippers | 2/24/2023” PlayPicks, 25 Feb. 2023, https://www.playpicks.com/542522/keegan-murray-nba-player-props-insights-kings-clippers-2-24-2023/

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