The latest completed Sacramento Kings vs LA Clippers regular-season game was on April 5, 2026, when the Clippers defeated the Kings 138-109. Kawhi Leonard led LA with 26 points, while Devin Carter scored 21 for Sacramento. The Clippers shot 53% from the field and 49% from three-point range.
Key Takeaways
- The Clippers beat the Kings 138-109 on April 5, 2026.
- Kawhi Leonard led LA with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
- Devin Carter led Sacramento with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
- John Collins added 25 points off the Clippers’ bench.
- LA shot 53% from the field and 49% from three, compared with Sacramento’s 53% and 28%.
- The teams are scheduled to meet again on October 21, 2026, at Intuit Dome.
Latest Kings vs Clippers Match: April 5, 2026
If you’re searching for the latest Sacramento Kings vs LA Clippers match player stats, the most recent completed regular-season meeting took place on April 5, 2026, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
The Clippers won comfortably, finishing with a 138-109 victory. Los Angeles built an early advantage by scoring 42 points in the first quarter and then added 36 more in the third. Sacramento never recovered from the 19-point halftime deficit.
The result also completed the 2025-26 regular-season series. ESPN’s matchup record shows that the Clippers won three of the four meetings, with Sacramento’s lone victory coming on March 14.
Sacramento Kings Player Stats
Here are the main Sacramento player statistics from the April 5 game.
Kings Starters
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | STL | BLK |
| Devin Carter | 36 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 8-14 | 0-5 | 1 | 1 |
| Nique Clifford | 38 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8-16 | 2-7 | 1 | 1 |
| Maxime Raynaud | 33 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 5-12 | 0-1 | 1 | 1 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4-5 | 1-1 | 0 | 1 |
| Precious Achiuwa | 20 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
The numbers show that Devin Carter was Sacramento’s leading scorer with 21 points, while Nique Clifford added 18. Raynaud was especially active on the glass, grabbing 15 rebounds in 33 minutes.
One important detail is that DeMar DeRozan played only 10 minutes in this particular matchup and finished with nine points. That means his season-long reputation should not be confused with his statistical contribution in this specific game.
Kings Bench Stats
Sacramento’s bench provided some useful production, although it was not enough to close the gap.
Dylan Cardwell scored 15 points in 27 minutes while shooting 7-for-8 from the field. Daeqwon Plowden scored 15 points as well, including three made three-pointers. Malik Monk contributed seven points in 14 minutes.
As a team, Sacramento finished with 109 points, shooting 45-for-85 from the field, 9-for-32 from three-point range and 10-for-20 at the free-throw line. The Kings also recorded 42 rebounds and 25 assists.
LA Clippers Player Stats
The Clippers had a balanced scoring performance, with multiple players making significant contributions.
Clippers Starters
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | STL | BLK |
| Kawhi Leonard | 30 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 9-18 | 3-9 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | 25 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brook Lopez | 19 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-3 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Dunn | 27 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 5-6 | 3-4 | 3 | 0 |
| Darius Garland | 24 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7-14 | 2-7 | 1 | 0 |
Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers’ starting group with 26 points, six rebounds and three assists. Darius Garland added 17 points and six assists, while Kris Dunn scored 13 and produced three steals.
Clippers Bench Stats
The Clippers’ reserves were particularly productive.
John Collins scored 25 points in 24 minutes, shooting 9-for-20 from the field and 4-for-6 from three-point range. Jordan Miller added 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting, while Bennedict Mathurin scored five points with six rebounds and five assists.
That bench scoring helped Los Angeles maintain its large advantage throughout the second half.
Kings vs Clippers Team Comparison
| Statistic | Kings | Clippers |
| Final Score | 109 | 138 |
| Field Goals | 45-85 | 49-92 |
| FG% | 53% | 53% |
| 3-Pointers | 9-32 | 20-41 |
| 3PT% | 28% | 49% |
| Free Throws | 10-20 | 20-21 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 37 |
| Assists | 25 | 30 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 14 |
| Steals | 9 | 15 |
| Blocks | 8 | 1 |
The biggest statistical difference was outside shooting. Both teams made roughly 53% of their overall field-goal attempts, but Los Angeles converted 20 of 41 three-point attempts, compared with Sacramento’s 9 of 32.
The Clippers also had fewer turnovers and more assists. Sacramento did hold a five-rebound advantage, but that did not offset LA’s efficiency from beyond the arc and at the free-throw line.
Who Were the Top Performers?
Kawhi Leonard
Leonard was the Clippers’ leading scorer with 26 points, adding six rebounds and three assists. He shot 9-for-18 overall, 3-for-9 from three and a perfect 5-for-5 from the free-throw line.
DeMar DeRozan
DeRozan scored nine points in 10 minutes, making four of five field-goal attempts and his only three-point attempt. His limited playing time makes his box-score line different from what readers might expect from his typical scoring role.
Darius Garland
Garland recorded 17 points and six assists, shooting 7-for-14 from the field. His playmaking helped the Clippers finish with 30 total assists.
Maxime Raynaud and Precious Achiuwa
For Sacramento, Raynaud’s 15 rebounds were one of the standout numbers of the game. Achiuwa finished with eight points and five rebounds in 20 minutes.
Kings vs Clippers 2025-26 Matchup Results
The April 5 game was the fourth and final regular-season meeting between the teams in 2025-26.
| Date | Winner | Score |
| Dec. 30, 2025 | Clippers | Clippers 131, Kings 90 |
| Feb. 6, 2026 | Clippers | Clippers 114, Kings 111 |
| Mar. 14, 2026 | Kings | Kings 118, Clippers 109 |
| Apr. 5, 2026 | Clippers | Clippers 138, Kings 109 |
The Clippers therefore finished the regular-season series with a 3-1 record against Sacramento.
The March 14 meeting was notably different. Sacramento won 118-109, with DeMar DeRozan scoring 27 points and Russell Westbrook producing a 12-point, 12-rebound, 10-assist triple-double. Kawhi Leonard scored 31 for LA in that game.
When Is the Next Kings vs Clippers Game?
The next scheduled regular-season meeting is October 21, 2026, when Sacramento visits the Clippers at Intuit Dome. The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
Because October 21 has not occurred as of October 3, 2026, there are no player statistics or box-score results yet for that game. Current searches for the matchup should therefore distinguish between the upcoming 2026-27 game and the latest completed April 5, 2026 contest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who led the Kings in scoring against the Clippers?
Devin Carter led Sacramento with 21 points in the April 5, 2026 matchup. He shot 8-for-14 from the field and added five rebounds and five assists.
Who led the Clippers in scoring?
Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 26 points, along with six rebounds and three assists. John Collins was close behind with 25 points off the bench.
What was the final score of Kings vs Clippers?
The LA Clippers defeated the Sacramento Kings 138-109 on April 5, 2026, at Golden 1 Center. The Clippers led 42-32 after the first quarter and 71-59 at halftime.
Did the Kings beat the Clippers in 2025-26?
Yes. Sacramento won one of the four regular-season meetings, defeating Los Angeles 118-109 on March 14, 2026. The Clippers won the other three games.
When do the Kings and Clippers play next?
Their next scheduled regular-season game is October 21, 2026, at Intuit Dome. Sacramento is scheduled to open its 2026-27 regular season against the Clippers.
Final Takeaway
The latest Sacramento Kings vs LA Clippers matchup ended with a 138-109 Clippers victory on April 5, 2026.
Kawhi Leonard led Los Angeles with 26 points, while Devin Carter paced Sacramento with 21. The Clippers also had the edge from three-point range, making 20 threes compared with the Kings’ 9.
For future searches, check the game date carefully because the teams are scheduled to meet again on October 21, 2026.
