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(NBA) LA Clippers vs. Sacramento,
11/18/2016 5:30 PM, Score: 121 - 115
Total: 204.50 | -100.00 Under
Result: Win
Total: 204.50 | -100.00 Under
Result: Win
The set-up: The Los Angeles Clippers suffered a 111-107 OT loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday at Staples Center, ending a seven-game winning streak to fall to 10-2. Meanwhile, the 4-8 Sacramento Kings have dropped three straight contests, including two in a row at their new home (Golden 1 Center). The Kings' slide began when they let a 19-point lead get away against the Lakers at home on Nov. 10. They then lost 122-120 in OT at Portland and this past Wednesday at home to San Antonio, 110-105.
LA Clippers: Shooting guard J.J. Redick (14.6 PPG) felt the end of the team's seven-game winning streak serves as a needed blow. "Sometimes you forget when you win a series of games by a lot, you forget how hard it is to win in this league," Redick said after the defeat. "And the other thing is sometimes you get a little comfortable and you forget what makes you good." Clippers forward Blake Griffin (20.6 & 9.3 said after the game, "It's a learning point. It's a lesson. Putting ourselves in such a big hole makes late game (situations) so intense for every little thing. It messes you up. I think it's good. We love to win them all, but it will be good for us." The 111 points allowed (in regulation) was an aberration, as per NBA.com, the Clippers allow 94.6 points per 100 possessions, the best mark in the league (LA ranks second in points allowed at 93.8 and 1st in defensive FG percentage at 41.5%). They've held nine of their 12 opponents below 100 point.
Sacramento: The Kings have two big time scorers in center Cousins (26.6 & 9.3) and SF Gay (21.3 & 6.3) but they've struggled to find a consistent third scorer. The bottom line is, the Kings just don't have enough quality players to be a playoff team. Even worse, the Kings seemed disinterested early against San Antonio, allowing 16 points in the paint and turning over the ball four times in the opening 12 minutes. They also fell behind 25-13 in an overtime loss at Portland on Nov. 11. "We've got to get off to better starts," head coach Dave Joerger said. Of the team's effort early on at Portland he added, "I thought that was just horrendous."
The pick: LA's great defensive numbers keep this total reasonably low and note that led by Griffin (see above) and Paul (18.3 & 8.3 APG), the Clippers average 108.7 PPG. Los Angeles is a perfect 5-0 on the road (4-1 ATS) and three of the victories have come by double digits. The Kings have struggled to defend the three-pointer, allowing opponents to shoot 34.5 percent (15th), while the Clippers knock down 37.4 percent from distance, the fourth-best mark in the NBA. The 10-2 Clippers bring the NBA's best record to Sacramento on Friday night and they will have had 48 hours to stew since seeing their seven-game winning streak snapped. The Over is an 8* play.
LA Clippers: Shooting guard J.J. Redick (14.6 PPG) felt the end of the team's seven-game winning streak serves as a needed blow. "Sometimes you forget when you win a series of games by a lot, you forget how hard it is to win in this league," Redick said after the defeat. "And the other thing is sometimes you get a little comfortable and you forget what makes you good." Clippers forward Blake Griffin (20.6 & 9.3 said after the game, "It's a learning point. It's a lesson. Putting ourselves in such a big hole makes late game (situations) so intense for every little thing. It messes you up. I think it's good. We love to win them all, but it will be good for us." The 111 points allowed (in regulation) was an aberration, as per NBA.com, the Clippers allow 94.6 points per 100 possessions, the best mark in the league (LA ranks second in points allowed at 93.8 and 1st in defensive FG percentage at 41.5%). They've held nine of their 12 opponents below 100 point.
Sacramento: The Kings have two big time scorers in center Cousins (26.6 & 9.3) and SF Gay (21.3 & 6.3) but they've struggled to find a consistent third scorer. The bottom line is, the Kings just don't have enough quality players to be a playoff team. Even worse, the Kings seemed disinterested early against San Antonio, allowing 16 points in the paint and turning over the ball four times in the opening 12 minutes. They also fell behind 25-13 in an overtime loss at Portland on Nov. 11. "We've got to get off to better starts," head coach Dave Joerger said. Of the team's effort early on at Portland he added, "I thought that was just horrendous."
The pick: LA's great defensive numbers keep this total reasonably low and note that led by Griffin (see above) and Paul (18.3 & 8.3 APG), the Clippers average 108.7 PPG. Los Angeles is a perfect 5-0 on the road (4-1 ATS) and three of the victories have come by double digits. The Kings have struggled to defend the three-pointer, allowing opponents to shoot 34.5 percent (15th), while the Clippers knock down 37.4 percent from distance, the fourth-best mark in the NBA. The 10-2 Clippers bring the NBA's best record to Sacramento on Friday night and they will have had 48 hours to stew since seeing their seven-game winning streak snapped. The Over is an 8* play.
