Here are three takeaways from the Kings’ 133-121 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday at Golden 1 Center:
Steady Bagley exits early
Marvin Bagley III has been on a tear lately. The only thing that stopped him Thursday was an injury.
Before leaving early in the fourth quarter with tightness in his back, the rookie forward collected the third double-double of his career, finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds in 27 minutes off the bench. His status for Saturday’s home game against the Indiana Pacers is unknown.
Bagley is averaging 16.3 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 54.