The Clippers were missing Kawhi Leonard and John Wall, who didn’t play because of knee injury management.
Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac is guarded by Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Norman Powell passes the ball around Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. grabs a rebound against Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis and forward Keegan Murray during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.
Sacramento went on an 11-4 run to cut the game to 109-106 before George missed a step-back three and Nicolas Batum secured an offensive rebound. Norman Powell knocked down both free throws and De’Aaron Fox hit a shot at the buzzer for the margin.