Kings beat Clippers in the NBA's second-highest scoring game ever!

Los Angeles, California - The Sacramento Kings clinched the second-highest scoring game in NBA history as they defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 176-175 in double overtime on a sensational night.

The Sacramento Kings clinched the second-highest scoring game in NBA history as Malik Monk (c.) led them to victory against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Sacramento Kings clinched the second-highest scoring game in NBA history as Malik Monk (c.) led them to victory against the Los Angeles Clippers.  © USA TODAY Sports

With a grand total of 351 points, it eclipsed the previous second-highest score by 14 points, set back in 1982 as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Milwaukee Bucks 171-166. Only the Detroit Pistons' 186-184 victory over the Denver Nuggets in 1983 had more.

In a wild back-and-forth affair, both teams had hit 110 points by three-quarter time, and after the Kings trailed by 11 with three minutes left, the visitors rallied back with a 17-6 run to close regulation and tie it up at 153-153.

All-Star Domantas Sabonis fouled out in the first overtime period with 20 points (eight-of-14 shooting), 10 rebounds, and four assists to his name, leaving Malik Monk and De'Aaron Fox to run the show.

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A pair of clutch Monk free throws forced a second overtime, where Monk again rose to the occasion with a deep three to cut the Clippers' lead to one with a minute to play, setting up Fox for the go-ahead basket with 36 seconds on the clock.

Monk has career night, with Fox not far behind

Sacramento Kings star De'Aaron Fox finished two points shy of his career-high with 42 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Sacramento Kings star De'Aaron Fox finished two points shy of his career-high with 42 against the Los Angeles Clippers.  © USA TODAY Sports

Monk finished with a career-high 45 points on 15-of-24 shooting, while Fox finished two points shy of his career-high with 42 on 17-of-27 shooting with 12 assists.

Both the Kings and Clippers set new franchise-records for their most points in a single game.

Kawhi Leonard finished one point away from his career-high with 44 points (16-of-22 shooting), three steals, and two blocks, and he also tied his career-high for minutes played with 46.

With the win, the Kings strengthened their position sitting third in the Western Conference at 34-25, while the Clippers (33-29) are 2.5 games back in fifth.

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