Fox and Sabonis each managed to score more than LA's highest scorer, James Harden with 22, but the Kings' fault came in the second unit. Sacramento's bench contributed just nine points, compared to LA's 39. Despite the 16-point loss, the Kings' starting lineup posted a net rating of +8, showing that the weak second unit was truly embarrassing.

De'Aaron Fox had 25 of his 29 points in the second half for the Kings, who put up a fight but couldn't overcome their early struggles.

Kings coach Mike Brown speaks with reporters following Sacramento's 104-88 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night at Intuit Dome.Brown states Kings played ‘worst' first half he's seen vs. Cl

Before each Sacramento Kings game, I try to find a stat that will dictate the game's outcome. Theoretically, if the Kings win the swing stat, they win the game. If they lose the stat, they lose the game.

James Harden has 22 points and nine assists and Derrick Jones Jr. scores 17 as the Clippers hold Sacramento to 29 first-half points in a 104-88 win.