The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Los Angeles Clippers, 109-95, at Golden One Center on Tuesday.

Sacramento never relinquished the lead after the first quarter, riding a 35-19 third quarter to a blowout win. The Kings got their lead up to 26 points at times, maintaining a double-digit lead for the closing 18 minutes. Sacramento shot 42 percent from the field while holding Los Angeles to 41 percent shooting. In addition, the Kings out-rebounded the Clippers, 62-47, while out-assisting them, 29-18. They also outscored LA in the paint, 46-30, and in fastbreak scoring, 7-0.

The Clippers (47-28) were led by Russell Westbrook, providing 20 points, two rebounds and two assists off the bench. Paul George led the starters with 18 points, four rebounds and two steals. Norman Powell amassed 17 points and two rebounds, while Ivica Zubac amassed 10 points, 11 rebounds and three assists. James Harden had six points, five rebounds and eight assists.

The Kings (44-31) were led by Domantas Sabonis, finishing with 22 points, 20 rebounds, nine assists and two steals. De'Aaron Fox collected 20 points, three rebounds and seven assists. Keegan Murray totaled 19 points, five rebounds and two assists, while Trey Lyles led the bench with 15 points, four rebounds and five assists.

Both teams return to action on Thursday, with Los Angeles playing host to the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento traveling East to face the New York Knicks.