SACRAMENTO, Calif. — — Norman Powell posted his first career double-double with 31 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Sacramento Kings107-98 on Friday night for their third straight win.
James Harden chipped in 22 points for the Clippers, who led nearly the entire way. They took a 78-73 lead into the fourth quarter and began the period with a 16-5 run.
Kevin Porter Jr. broke out in the final period scoring nine points in the quarter and Los Angeles withstood a late push by the Kings.
De’Aaron Fox led the Kings with 31 points. Domantas Sabonis added 23 points and 12 rebounds.
Harden had 15 points in the first quarter and Powell scored 11 in the second to help the Clippers build a 51-45 halftime lead.
Los Angeles, looking to hold down the fort until star Kawhi Leonard returns from right knee inflammation, is above .500 for the first time this season after a 2-4 start. Powell and Harden are both averaging more than 20 points per game.
