Kings Defeat Lakers, 130-120
The Sacramento Kings defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers, 130-120, at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday.

While Los Angeles got out to a 37-28 lead after the first quarter, Sacramento took control with a 44-20 second quarter. They never gave up the lead after that lopsided frame, getting their lead up to 22 points at times. They maintained a double-digit lead for the entirety of the second half. The Kings shot 56 percent from the field, while the Lakers shot 52 percent. Sacramento out-rebounded Los Angeles, 48-40, while out-assisting them, 32-25. They also outscored LA in the paint, 76-50.

The Kings (35-26) were led by De'Aaron Fox, finishing with 44 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Domantas Sabonis had 16 points, 20 rebounds, 12 assists and two steals. Malik Monk led the bench with 26 points, five rebounds, eight assists and two steals, while Harrison Barnes scored 11 points.

The Lakers (34-30) were led by LeBron James, collecting 31 points, five rebounds and 13 assists. Rui Hachimura amassed 29 points, two rebounds and two steals. Those two combined to shoot 23-of-33 from the field. Anthony Davis accrued 14 points, 11 rebounds and three assists, while Austin Reaves registered 18 points, four rebounds and four assists.

On deck for Los Angeles is a home matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. As for Sacramento, they return home to face the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday for their next outing.
Posted on: 3/6/2024 10:01 PM
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