The Los Angeles Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings clash will perhaps go down as one of the more high-octane clashes in the NBA, and it set a slew of records while at it.
In addition to being the second-highest-scoring game in league history, it was also the second time in the NBA that both teams scored over 170 points, and also tied for most 3’s made.
Kings-Clippers had EVERYTHING 🤯
– 2nd highest scoring game in NBA history
– 2nd time in NBA history both teams scored 170+
– Tied most 3PM in a game in NBA history
Kawhi: 44 PTS
PG: 34 PTS
Fox: 42 PTS
Monk: 45 PTS
Kings win 176-175 in 2OT. pic.twitter.com/ycPgcS2WXg
— NBA (@NBA) February 25, 2023
To further elaborate, the last time two teams jousted with a massive total on board, was when the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 186-184 in triple overtime on Dec. 13, 1983. The game is still the highest-scoring contest between the two teams.
The Kings and the Clippers’ stretched the game to double overtime and the former eventually won the contest 176-175. Sacramento is third on the scoring list behind Detroit and Denver, while the Clippers are fourth. The Friday blockbuster also saw the two teams combine for 44 3-pointers, tying for the most made in an NBA game.
In addition, three players had an excess of 40+ points. Kawhi Leonard had 44 to show for, while De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk dished out 42 and 45 points respectively.
De’Aaron Fox And Malik Monk Share Their Thoughts On Sacramento’s Win
Sacramento Kings’ heroes De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk were thrilled that the team won and radiated immense self-confidence all the while.
Speaking to the media in the aftermath of the deserving victory, Monk said the team just stuck with the plan of being relentless with their offense. According to ESPN, “We got down 12 at one point but just had our heads up. We knew they were going to let us back in,” he said.
Fox opined that it was a younger unit that made the difference as both teams matched shot-for-shot. “We just had to grind this game out,” he explained. “We were on the second night of a back-to-back but it is what it is. We have a younger team than them.”
All said the game was an absolute humdinger, one that fans from both teams will not forget for a long time.
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