THE BALL – Nehemiah watches the Kings win from the bench in LA (NBA)

For the first time in 23 games for the Sacramento Kings since the 76th NBA regular season kicked off on Oct. 19, Neemias Queta equipped and was part of the squad for the match. It happened last night at the Staples Center, where the Kings were to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers, deprived of superstar Paul George by Tyron Lue letting them rest, 115-124 (21-29, 31-33, 24-27, 39-25).

The 22-year-old Portuguese, who had already joined the team in Sacramento the day before if it was necessary to play against the Lakers because one of the posts was in doubt for the match due to injury, but ended up not being registered and remained on the bench to civil, accompanied the group on the trip to LA.

And this time he even wore the Kings’ 88 white jersey and warmed up, but he would become one of the four elements not used by Alvin Gentry, who, at the end of the 3rd quarter, saw the team lead by 76-99, but he had to take precautions when the hosts still reduced to 111-119 with 1.42 minutes before the final whistle, and 115-124 with 21.5 seconds on the timer.

The Kings (9 v-14 d), which since Gentry took over temporarily after the dismissal of Luke Walton, lead a record of three wins and three losses, had all players from the starting five with a minimum of 12 points, with emphasis on De’Aaron Fox (24 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals), Terence Davis (23 pts, 4 res), who is joined by substitute Davion Mitchell (20). Also in focus was the post Richaun Holmes (16 pts, 11 res, 3 ass).

Luke Kennard (19 pts, 4 res), Terrance Mann (19 pts, 4 res, 4 sec) and Ivica Zubac (19 pts, 7 res) were ranked as the most productive men in the house.

Sacramento plays and faces the Clippers again on Sunday, but now welcoming them at the Golden 1 Center. Queta is likely to return to the Stocktons with a view to tomorrow’s home game against the South Bay Lakers, leaders (3 v-1 d) of the West Zone of the G league Showcase, and opponents who return on Saturday to face, in the same pavilion. At this point the Kings (5v-3d) dropped to 4th place in the West Side.

Results:

LA Clippers – Sacramento Kings, 115 – 124

Boston Celtics – Philadelphia 76ers, 88 – 87

Miami Heat – Cleveland Cavaliers, 85 – 111

Milwaukee Bucks – Charlotte Hornets, 127 – 125

New Orleans Pelicans – Dallas Mavericks, 107 – 139

Oklahoma City Thunder – Houston Rockets, 110 – 114

Indiana Pacers – Atlanta Hawks, 111 – 114

Orlando Magic – Denver Nuggets, 108 – 103

Washington Wizards – Minnesota Timberwolves, 115 – 107

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