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Sacramento defeated Los Angeles 118–109 on March 14 at Intuit Dome, with the Kings' balanced offensive attack overwhelming the Clippers despite a strong individual performance from Kawhi Leonard. DeRozan led Sacramento with 27 points while Achiuwa added 25, anchoring a team that shot 58.5 percent from the field and connected on 12 three-pointers compared to the Clippers' nine. The Kings' dominance extended to the boards, where they grabbed 48 rebounds and distributed 29 assists, controlling the tempo through a decisive second quarter in which Sacramento outscored Los Angeles 35–23. Leonard's 31 points and Garland's 25 were insufficient to offset Sacramento's efficiency; the Clippers shot just 46.4 percent and struggled defensively with a 119.1 rating while turning the ball over 13 times. The game fell well short of the 231.5 Vegas total, finishing 18.5 points under the line as Sacramento's defensive prowess—holding Los Angeles to 108.2 offensive rating—proved decisive. The victory strengthens Sacramento's playoff positioning in the Western Conference race.