Los Angeles Lakers ahead LeBron James (23) makes a layup over Sacramento Kings ahead Trey Lyles (41) in the course of the first half of an NBA basketball sport Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photograph/Sara Nevis)
SACRAMENTO, California — LeBron James had 32 factors and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 103-99 to comb a two-game set on Saturday.
Trailing 101-99 with 12 seconds left, the Kings had an opportunity to tie after Anthony Davis missed two free throws however squandered the chance after they couldn’t safe the rebound. Austin Reaves was fouled and made each free throws to place the sport away.
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Reaves completed with 16 factors, and Davis had 10 factors and 15 rebounds because the Lakers accomplished the sweep after beating the Kings 113-100 on Thursday.
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De’Aaron Fox led Sacramento with 31 factors. Domantas Sabonis had 19 factors and 19 rebounds, and DeMar DeRozan added 12 factors for the Kings.
Davis earned his 642nd block and handed Kobe Bryant for the fifth most in franchise historical past.
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Takeaways
Lakers: Los Angeles turned the ball over 10 instances within the first quarter however solely turned it over 4 instances within the remaining three quarters.
Kings: Head coach Mike Brown hoped to see fewer turnovers and fouls from his crew, however Sacramento opened the sport with a nasty cross and a taking pictures foul on James. The Kings racked up 4 turnovers within the first 5 minutes, however when the Lakers began turning it over as nicely, Sacramento capitalized.
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Key second
After Davis missed the second free throw, Rui Hachimura tipped the ball again to Davis who shortly dumped it to Reaves, forcing the Kings to foul.
Key stat
Each groups shot below 30% from 3, however Sacramento (27%) had the slight edge over Los Angeles (25.7%).
Up subsequent
The Lakers will host the Pistons on Monday, and the Kings will face the Pacers on brief relaxation Sunday.
