Young Rivers scores 27 points to lead team to consecutive wins; rookie delivers near-perfect game-winner to help team secure narrow victory over Kings

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　　On March 5th, Beijing time, the Clippers defeated the Nets at home； The Kings also passed the test at home, knocking out the Knicks. Here is a summary of these two games: Nets 120–Clippers 123. The Clippers (34-28) have won two games in a row, and are now only half a game behind the eighth-ranked Nuggets. ““Heir apparent” Austin Reaves scored 27 points, Tobias Harris had 26 points and 8 rebounds, DeAndre Jordan scored 17 points and 15 rebounds, and Milos Teletovic scored 14 points. Louis Williams, who came in as a substitute, scored 21 points. 　　The Nets (20-44) suffer a third consecutive loss. DeMar Carroll scored 20 points and grabbed 7 rebounds; he was the only starter to reach double figures. All four bench players scored in double figures: Caris LeVert with 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists; Joe Harris with 19 points; Hollis Jefferson with 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists; and Dante Connaughton with 14 points. 　　Nicks 99–King 102: The Kings (20-44) faced difficulties despite leading by 19 points in the fourth quarter, but managed to pull through in the end. Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 22 points and added 7 assists, Skal Labissiere hit the game-winning three-pointer with 14 points and 6 rebounds, while Justin Jackson and Costa Koufos each scored 12 points. All 6 players on the team scored in double figures. 　　The Knicks (24-40) suffer their fourth consecutive loss. Tim Hardaway scored 24 points, Enes Kanter had 14 points and 16 rebounds, and Courtney Lee scored 10 points. Kyle O’Quinn, who came in as a substitute, scored 14 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, while Murray Burke scored 11 points.