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Darius Garland’s 30 points propel Clippers past Kings

Darius Garland scored 30 points, Brook Lopez added 17 points with 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers moved on from a tumultuous offseason to earn a 121-96 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings in the season opener for both…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 5:51 AM
Darius Garland’s 30 points propel Clippers past Kings
Key Things to Know
  • Darius Garland scored 30 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers past the Sacramento Kings 121-96.
  • Brook Lopez added 17 points and 11 rebounds, while rookie Keaton Wagler scored 15 points for Los Angeles.
  • Zach LaVine scored 28 points and Domantas Sabonis had 14 points and 18 rebounds for Sacramento.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Darius Garland scored 30 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 121-96 season-opening victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday in Inglewood, California. Brook Lopez recorded a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while rookie Keaton Wagler added 15 points off the bench for Los Angeles.

The Clippers dominated after leading 61-54 at halftime, outshooting Sacramento 64.7% to 27.3% in the third quarter to pull away. Zach LaVine led the Kings with 28 points, while Domantas Sabonis posted 14 points and 18 rebounds in the defeat.

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