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Clippers secure first win of the season against Kings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Clippers secure first win of the season against Kings

Summary

The LA Clippers won their home opener against the Sacramento Kings on October 21, with a score of 121-96. Darius Garland led the team with 30 points, allowing the Clippers to establish a commanding lead, including a 28-point advantage at one point. Head coach Tyronn Lue acknowledged owner Steve Ballmer, who could not attend due to a suspension, during his postgame remarks. The Clippers improved to 1-0 and are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers next.

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By the Numbers

•Clippers defeat Kings 121-96 in home opener.
•Darius Garland scores 30 points for LA.
•Tyronn Lue dedicates win to absent owner Steve Ballmer.
•Clippers improve to 1-0 this season.
•Next game is against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 23.

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10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Tyronn Lue sends message to Steve Ballmer after first Clippers win of 2026-27 season

What they're saying

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The LA Clippers defeated the Sacramento Kings in their home opener on Wednesday night, thoroughly outplaying the Kings in the first game of the season for both teams. Led by Darius Garland, the Clippers came away with a 121-96 victory over the Kings, who sputtered out of the gate and trailed by as many as 28 points. The game was the first that […] The post Tyronn Lue sends message to Steve Ballmer after first Clippers win of 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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