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Garland scores 30 as Clippers rout Kings 121–96
Darius Garland led Los Angeles to a wire-to-wire season-opening victory over Sacramento at Intuit Dome.
The Clippers opened a 41–29 lead in the first quarter and broke the game open after halftime, outscoring the Kings 32–16 in the third. Los Angeles carried a 93–70 advantage into the final period.
Final: Clippers 121, Kings 96
Los Angeles leaders: Garland 30 points; Brook Lopez 17 points and 11 rebounds
Team shooting: 52.4% from the field and 40% from three
Depth supports the fast start
Rookie Keaton Wagler scored 15 points and added five assists off the bench, while Isaiah Jackson contributed 13. The Clippers recorded 14 steals and held a 49–42 rebounding edge.
Zach LaVine scored 28 points for Sacramento. Domantas Sabonis finished with 14 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists.
Original reporting: Reuters — October 22, 2026 →
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