Lakers 131-127 Kings (Oct. 26, 2024) Game Recap

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James posted a triple-double with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists and Anthony Davis added 31 points and nine rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131-127 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday.

The Lakers are undefeated at 3-0 under new coach JJ Redick and Davis has scored at least 31 points in every game this season.

Los Angeles led by as many as 15 points in the first half, but the Kings cut the lead to 64-60 by halftime and had built a 7-point lead in the third quarter. James helped the Lakers stage a rapid comeback with 16 points in the fourth quarter.

Davis hit a big 3-pointer with 37 seconds left in the game, giving the Lakers a 128-123 lead after the Kings cut it to two.

Domantas Sabonis also recorded a triple-double in the loss. He scored 29 points on 10 of 14 shooting and added 12 rebounds and 10 assists.

Takeaways

Lakers: Redick enjoyed early success as an NBA coach. He gives Los Angeles a 3-0 start.

Kings: All five Kings starters scored in double figures.

Key moment

James made a long 3-pointer in the fourth quarter that capped an 8-0 run by James and gave the Lakers a 101-94 lead heading into the fourth quarter. He started his own run with a pull-up jump shot.

Key statistics

22: What is known is that James has played in the NBA for many years and is still capable of recording a triple-double.

Next

The Kings host the Trail Blazers on Monday and the Lakers visit the Suns on Monday in the first game of a five-game trip.

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