When Keegan Murray left the Sacramento Kings' game against the Pistons early, fans were understandably upset. Then, rookie Nique Clifford stepped in and had the best game of his young career. It was a glimpse into the future of the Kings' franchise that fans should be excited about.
— Kings on NBCS (@NBCSKings) December 24, 2025
The first half of the Kings versus Pistons game was not a good scene for Sacramento. The Kings went into halftime down 75 to 58. Detroit was definitely in charge of the game from the jump ball.