Darius Garland leads Clippers to opening-night win over Kings

Darius Garland scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Sacramento Kings 121-96 in their season opener at Intuit Dome on October 21, 2026. Garland's performance marks a strong start to a season filled with uncertainty for the Clippers following a tumultuous offseason, which included the departure of Kawhi Leonard. Alongside Garland, Brook Lopez added 17 points and 11 rebounds, while rookie Keaton Wagler contributed 15 points off the bench. The Kings, struggling for offensive consistency, saw Zach LaVine lead their scoring with 28 points. Sacramento's rookie Darius Acuff Jr. had a challenging debut, recording 12 points on 5-of-24 shooting.

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