Clippers Seek Play‑In Boost in Sacramento Showdown

The Los Angeles Clippers (39‑38) head to Sacramento on Sunday, April 5, to face the struggling Kings (21‑57). After snapping a three‑game road skid, the Clippers are perched ninth in the Western Conference and need a win to improve their play‑in positioning.

Injury Updates

Key absences loom for both clubs. Russell Westbrook will sit out for Los Angeles, while the Kings are shorthanded without forward Keegan Murray and guard Malik Monk. Sacramento’s bench will lean heavily on rookies Nique Clifford, Dylan Cardwell and Maxime Raynaud, who are expected to log heavy minutes.

Stakes

A victory could pull the Clippers into the final play‑in slot and keep Portland within reach. The Kings, entrenched near the bottom of the standings, have little incentive beyond maintaining lottery odds, but they remain a wild card with a 4‑1 ATS record in their last five outings.

How to Watch

Fans can catch the matchup on the regional sports network TNT, with streaming available through the NBA League Pass and major platforms such as Hulu Live, Sling TV and YouTube TV.