351 points: Kings outlast Clippers in 2nd-highest scoring game in NBA history

Malik Monk scored a career-high 45 points, De'Aaron Fox had the go-ahead basket and finished with 42 and the visiting Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Clippers 176-175 in double overtime in the second-highest scoring game in NBA history.

The Clippers had a 175-169 advantage with 1:57 remaining before the Kings scored the final seven points, including Fox's jumper with 36.5 seconds remaining.

The Clippers had the final shot, but missed Nico Batum missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

.<a href="https://twitter.com/AhmadMonk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AhmadMonk</a> is the fifth player in franchise history to score 40+ points off the bench. He is just the second player this season with 40 points or better as a reserve, joining Cam Thomas (2/4/23 vs. WAS). <a href="https://t.co/rpq3q366ht">pic.twitter.com/rpq3q366ht</a>

The Kings overcame a 14-points deficit late in the fourth quarter and six-point deficits in both overtime periods.

The teams also combined for 44 3-pointers, tied for the most in a game in NBA history.

Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 44 points for Los Angeles and Paul George added 34.

Los Angeles had a 145-131 advantage with 4:25 remaining before the Kings rallied back to force overtime with a 22-8 run. Monk forced the extra session with a 3-pointer from the corner with 1.1 seconds remaining.

Sacramento's key spurt late in regulation was 10 straight points that got it to 147-146 with 1:22 left.

The Clippers had a 162-156 lead with 3:04 remaining in the first overtime before the Kings scored six straight to even it. Monk hit a pair of free throws with 20.4 seconds left to tie it at 164. Los Angeles had a chance to win it, but Leonard was unable to put in a tip in at the buzzer.

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