LAS VEGAS \u2014 The Clippers opened their Las Vegas Summer League schedule with a 91-85 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night at Thomas & Mack Center.<\/p>\n
Los Angeles led 22-20 after the first quarter, but Sacramento controlled the middle portion of the game, outscoring the Clippers 50-36 over the second and third quarters.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Kings eventually extended their advantage to 16 points before the Clippers made a late push.<\/p>\n
Los Angeles pulled within four with 18 seconds remaining, but Sacramento guard Emanuel Sharp made two free throws to close out the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sharp led all scorers with 21 points, while rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr., the seventh overall pick in this year\u2019s draft, finished with 19 points and seven assists.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Kings also held a 36-22 advantage in points in the paint.<\/p>\n
Cam Christie provided one of the Clippers\u2019 brightest performances, finishing with a team-high 15 points and eight rebounds. Baba Miller contributed 12 points, five rebounds and three blocks, while Sean Pedulla and Nick Martinelli each scored 11.<\/p>\n
The night was more difficult for Keaton Wagler.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The fifth overall pick finished with seven points, two rebounds and one assist while shooting 1-for-7 from the field in his first Las Vegas Summer League appearance.<\/p>\n
Still, the Clippers showed some resilience after falling behind in the second half.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A 10-0 fourth-quarter run brought them back into the game before Sharp answered with a critical 3-pointer and drew a foul on another attempt from behind the arc.<\/p>\n
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Lakers begin their Vegas schedule<\/p>\n
The Lakers will make their Las Vegas debut Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder at 7 p.m. PT at Thomas & Mack Center.<\/p>\n
Cameron Carr will be one of the main players to watch after showing promise during the California Classic. Carr recently dealt with a toe issue, while forward Adou Thiero had a wrist injury, but Lakers Summer League coach Ty Abbott said both are expected to be available against Oklahoma City.<\/p>\n
The Lakers will then face a quick turnaround, playing the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday in the second half of a back-to-back. Two-way players Chris Ma\u00f1on, AK Okereke and Peter Suder will also have opportunities to make an impression during the team\u2019s stay in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n
The Lakers\u2019 practice setup at a resort ballroom in Vegas. The team is testing out a new court design for the summer session. pic.twitter.com\/DUcrjiYDZo<\/a><\/p>\n