LeBron James delivered a game-high 32 points to propel the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-99 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, completing a two-game road sweep at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.
The Lakers, who won the first game of the sequence 113-100 on Thursday, secured their third consecutive victory while holding off a late surge by the Kings.
Key Moments
- Late Push by Kings: The Lakers led 101-91 with 2:39 remaining after a D’Angelo Russell jumper. Sacramento closed the gap to 101-99 with a Domantas Sabonis three-point play at 1:11. De’Aaron Fox missed a runner with 37.3 seconds left that could have tied the game.
- Game-Sealing Rebound: With 12.1 seconds left, Anthony Davis missed two free throws, but Rui Hachimura grabbed the offensive rebound. Austin Reaves hit two clutch free throws to seal the win.
Stellar Performances
- LeBron James: In addition to his 32 points, James contributed seven rebounds, a team-high six assists, and four steals, shooting 13-for-24 from the field.
- D’Angelo Russell: Russell came off the bench to add 20 points, leading the Lakers’ bench to a 31-20 scoring advantage.
- Anthony Davis: Davis recorded a double-double with 15 rebounds and 10 points, along with five assists and three blocks.
- Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura: Reaves scored 16 points, while Hachimura contributed 11 rebounds and nine points.
Kings’ Effort Falls Short
De’Aaron Fox led Sacramento with 31 points, seven assists, and three made three-pointers. Domantas Sabonis added 19 points, 19 rebounds, and five assists, while DeMar DeRozan chipped in 12 points.
Despite their efforts, the Kings’ largest deficit of the game — 10 points late in the fourth quarter — proved insurmountable.
The Lakers outshot Sacramento 48.2% to 43.3% and dominated in key moments to maintain their momentum in the Western Conference race.