The Kings scored four times in the second period, gave up four in the third, and finally won at Crypto.com Arena on Quinton Byfield’s overtime goal. Brandt Clarke left after a boarding major.

Both teams open NBA Cup play on losing streaks. Minnesota is without Anthony Edwards, and the Clippers need to fix 23.5 turnovers a game while Darius Garland plays through back tightness.

Off the injury report after a night off with back tightness, Luka Doncic leads the 4-1 Lakers into Chase Center against Stephen Curry, Yaxel Lendeborg and a Warriors team on a two-game win streak.

The Kings have scored once in each of their three home losses. Ottawa arrives without Linus Ullmark, and Drew Doughty and Corey Perry are day-to-day.

The rookie’s career night and a half-court buzzer-beater were the bright spots as the Clippers shot 26 of 74 and dropped their third straight game.

With Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams resting on a back-to-back, the Lakers got 23 from Quentin Grimes, 21 from Collin Sexton and 15 steals to beat the Clippers again.

The Kings had a 1-1 game in the third period again and lost it again. Peter Laviolette said the record could be a lot different if they closed out third periods.

With Rui Hachimura out with left quad soreness, Tyronn Lue is starting Kobe Sanders against a Lakers team playing its second game in two nights.

Luka Doncic scored 41 and the Lakers scored 129 at home, but Portland’s fourth-quarter shot-making and 41 free throws handed Los Angeles its first loss.

Four defensemen scored and Drew Doughty passed Dustin Brown on the Kings’ points list as Los Angeles beat the Rangers 6-3. The trip ends tonight in Chicago.