| |
|
NBA -- Kings rain 14 triples, shock Clippers
By Doreen Mendez
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 21 Mar 2013
SAN JOSE -- The Sacramento Kings dialed long distance and connected 14 of 28 triples en route to a stunning 116-101 upset over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday night at the Sleep Train Arena.
Reserves Marcus Thornton and Tony Douglas provided the spark the Kings needed to break away from a close game, blowing the Clippers with a 38-point fourth quarter. Thornton made six triples for 25 points while Douglas had 17 of hid 19 points in the final period, including three 3-point shots.
"It felt good. It would have been just as good if somebody else would hit them, as long as we win. If we win, I'm happy," Douglas told NBA.com of his outburst, which turned a close game -- 86-all with still 8:25 to go -- into a rout.
Kings center DeMarcus Cousins played only 27 minutes while returning from a thigh injury, but he was still able to do considerable damage with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Tyreke Evans also had 17 and five assists while Patrick Patterson added 13.
All-Star power forward Blake Griffin had 26 points, four rebounds and five assists for the Clippers, who led 83-78 entering the fourth quarter. Super sub Jamal Crawford had another stellar effort with 25 points but All-Star point guard Chris Paul, who passed out 15 assists, was held to 11 points on 2-for-10 shooting.
The loss against a Kings team that had won only 24 of 68 contests was especially devastating for the Clippers, who dropped to 46-22 in the extremely tough Western Conference standings. (DM)
Blake Griffin's ferocious dunk is just one of the many highlights in the Sacramento Kings' stunning 116-101 upset over the Los Angeles Clippers at the Sleep Train Arena.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Doreen Mendez.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Nonito Donaire Favorite to Beat Andrés Campos for WBA Interim World Title; Both Men Make Weight Ready in Argentina!
By Carlos Costa, , Sat, 14 Jun 2025Oklahoma Forces 2-2 Finals Series Tie, Starves Indiana for Point in 111-104 Win
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Sat, 14 Jun 2025PROSPECTS COLLIDE OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN RESULTS
, Sat, 14 Jun 2025Hitchins vs. Kambosos: Can George Be More Than A Faded Name?
By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 14 Jun 2025Four Boxers Advance to Gold Medal Matches on Day Three of World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem
, Sat, 14 Jun 2025WEIGHTS FROM NEW YORK: HITCHINS - 140 LBS., KAMBOSOS - 139.4 LBS.
By Dong Secuya, , Sat, 14 Jun 2025Gaviola to face Narukami in Gensan
By Lito delos Reyes, , Sat, 14 Jun 2025Pacquiao Steps Up Training
By Dong Secuya, , Sat, 14 Jun 2025Balla stops Cabalquinto in 4th round
By Lito delos Reyes, , Sat, 14 Jun 2025Eight-year-old Marius Constante sweeps 5-round chess fest in Cebu
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 14 Jun 2025Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz and Top Lightweight Contender Edwin De Los Santos Part Ways Amicably
, Sat, 14 Jun 2025Unification WBA & IBA Pro title fight Albert Batyrgaziev vs James Dickens to crown boxing show in Istanbul on 2 July
, Fri, 13 Jun 2025How the Ring's P4P Ranking Has Strayed from the Norms of Nat and Nigel
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Fri, 13 Jun 2025FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES FROM HITCHINS VS. KAMBOSOS JR
, Fri, 13 Jun 2025MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS UNVEILS REMAINING PRELIMINARY CARD BOUTS FOR JAKE PAUL VS. JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ JR.
, Fri, 13 Jun 2025Jean Henri Lhuillier: Leading Philippine Softball’s Unstoppable Rise to International Dominance
By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 13 Jun 2025Team USA Sends Seven Boxers to the Medal Rounds Thursday at World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem 2025
, Fri, 13 Jun 2025Jerusalem, Taduran 1-2 at Minimumweight; Llover Enters Bantam in Ring's Latest Ratings
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Fri, 13 Jun 2025July 26: Rohan Polanco-Quinton Randall Welterweight Showdown Tops Xander Zayas-Jorge Garcia Undercard at The Theater at Madison Square Garden
, Fri, 13 Jun 2025Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimàn: Weekend at the International Boxing Hall Of Fame
By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Thu, 12 Jun 2025Nonito Donaire to fight again, faces Campos on June 14
By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 12 Jun 2025Cabalquinto Set to Face Australian Balla on Maniatis Card
, Thu, 12 Jun 2025Rene Camacho, Jajaira Gonzalez Capture Wins on Day One of World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem 2025
, Thu, 12 Jun 2025COLLISION COURSE IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY! FLORES VS. CHAVEZ TO HEADLINE JULY 24 EDITION OF GOLDEN BOY FIGHT NIGHT
, Thu, 12 Jun 2025Indiana Sets Pace Again in 116-107 Win over OKC; Takes 2-1 Series Lead at Home
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Thu, 12 Jun 2025 |
|
|
|
|
|
