Kings 4th-Quarter Comeback Falls Short in 107-98 Loss to Clippers

Sacramento's late rally not enough, falls to 26-32 on the season

Clippers improve to 32-28, led by George and Jackson Jr.'s combined 49 points

The Sacramento Kings' fourth-quarter comeback attempt fell short on Friday night, as they ultimately lost 107-98 to the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite a 32-point performance from De'Aaron Fox, the Kings couldn't overcome a 15-point deficit entering the final period.

The Clippers were led by Paul George, who scored a game-high 26 points, and Reggie Jackson Jr., who added 23 points. The Kings, now 26-32 on the season, have lost three of their last four games.

The Kings trailed by just five points with 3:43 remaining in the game, but the Clippers closed the game on a 10-2 run to secure the victory. The Kings shot just 38.2% from the field, while the Clippers shot 47.6%.

The loss drops the Kings to 10th place in the Western Conference standings, while the Clippers move up to seventh place. The Kings will look to bounce back on Sunday when they host the Denver Nuggets.

Clippers' Defense Stifles Kings' Offense

The Clippers' defense was a major factor in the game, as they held the Kings to just 38.2% shooting from the field. The Kings were also forced into 17 turnovers, which led to 21 points for the Clippers.

The Clippers' defense was particularly effective in the fourth quarter, as they held the Kings to just 17 points on 6-of-18 shooting. The Kings were also 0-of-7 from three-point range in the fourth quarter.

Fox Leads Kings' Offense

Despite the loss, Fox had a strong performance for the Kings. He scored 32 points on 12-of-23 shooting, and also added 7 rebounds and 6 assists.

Fox was the only Kings player to score more than 20 points, and he was the only player to shoot over 50% from the field. The Kings will need more players to step up and contribute offensively if they want to turn their season around.

Conclusion

The Kings' loss to the Clippers was a disappointing setback, but there are still plenty of games left in the season. The Kings will need to find a way to be more consistent on both ends of the floor if they want to make a run at the playoffs.

The Kings will have a chance to bounce back on Sunday when they host the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets are one of the best teams in the Western Conference, so it will be a tough test for the Kings.