Austin Reaves scored a team-high 25 points to propel the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-100 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night at the Golden 1 Center. The victory marks the Lakers’ second straight win and sets the tone for their upcoming rematch with the Kings on Saturday.
Lakers’ Key Performances
- Austin Reaves: Tallied 25 points on 7-for-14 shooting, with six rebounds, five assists, and two steals.
- Anthony Davis: Recorded a double-double with 21 points and 18 rebounds, adding four assists, three steals, and six blocks.
- LeBron James: Contributed 19 points, seven assists, and six rebounds.
- D’Angelo Russell: Scored 16 points.
- Gabe Vincent: Delivered 12 points, all from 3-pointers.
- Rui Hachimura: Added 10 points off the bench.
The Lakers dominated the free-throw line with a 25-15 advantage and capitalized on Sacramento’s 16 turnovers, converting them into 22 points.
Kings’ Highlights
- De’Aaron Fox: Led all scorers with 26 points.
- Domantas Sabonis: Nearly achieved a triple-double with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists.
- Malik Monk: Scored 17 points off the bench.
- DeMar DeRozan & Keegan Murray: Contributed 10 points each.
Game Highlights
The Lakers set the tone with a 37-point first quarter, ignited by a quick 3-pointer from Reaves just 16 seconds into the game. Despite Sacramento briefly taking the lead in the second quarter, the Lakers surged ahead with a late first-half run and maintained control for most of the game.
Reaves and Davis combined for nine free throws each, showcasing their efficiency in driving to the basket.
The two Pacific Division rivals will face off again in Sacramento on Saturday as the Lakers aim to extend their winning streak.