Kings Defeat Lakers, 134-120
The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, 134-120, at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday.

Sacramento outscored Los Angeles, 41-32, in the second quarter and put the game away behind a 40-28 third quarter. They actually went on an 18-2 run at the end of that third frame to take control, grabbing a game-high 23-point lead. With that said, there were nine ties and 15 lead changes in the first half, but Sacramento maintained a double-digit lead for the entirety of the fourth quarter. The Kings ended up out-rebounding the Lakers, 57-44, while outscoring them in second-chance points, 18-5.

The Lakers (13-17) were led by LeBron James, collecting 31 points, six rebounds, 11 assists and three blocks. Lonnie Walker amassed 19 points, five rebounds and two steals. Dennis Schroder finished with 18 points and three assists, while Thomas Bryant totaled 17 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Patrick Beverley also had 13 points, two rebounds, three assists and three steals.

The Kings (17-13) were led by Kevin Huerter, finishing with 26 points, five rebounds and three steals. Keegan Murray amassed 23 points and three rebounds. De'Aaron Fox accrued 22 points, four rebounds and six assists, while Harrison Barnes had 20 points and eight boards. Domantas Sabonis compiled 13 points, 21 rebounds and 12 assists to round out the starting unit.

Both of these teams will return to action on Friday, with Sacramento staying home to play the Washington Wizards and LA returning home to host the Charlotte Hornets.
Posted on: 12/21/2022 9:32 PM
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