Anthony Davis had 36 factors, 15 rebounds and eight assists within the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 132-122 win over Sacramento on Saturday night time within the Kings’ first game under interim coach Doug Christie.
LeBron James did not play for the Lakers due to sickness, however a balanced effort helped make up for his absence, led by Austin Reaves with 26 factors and a career-high 16 assists. Rui Hachimura had 21 factors, Max Christie chipped in with 16 and Dalton Knecht had 18 off the bench.
Enjoying for the primary time since Mike Brown was fired on Friday in controversial fashion, De’Aaron Fox led the Kings with 29 factors and 12 assists, and DeMar DeRozan had 25 factors.
Los Angeles erupted for 12 straight factors to finish the third and begin the fourth to open up a 20-point benefit.
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Sacramento obtained it to 123-117 with lower than 4 minutes to go, however Reaves and Christie made positive the house crew held on.
Takeaways
Kings: Doug Christie made it 15 years within the NBA due to his dedication to protection. He’ll must instill that into his crew after the Kings gave up 33 free-throw makes an attempt.
Lakers: Reaves’ playmaking is not wanted as a lot when James is within the lineup, however he can distribute the ball when he must.
Key second
Domantas Sabonis picked up his fifth foul with 4:17 left within the third, and the facility ahead was missed because the Lakers pulled away by attacking the paint when he was on the bench. He would foul out with 5:20 remaining within the recreation.
Key stat
The Lakers at the moment are 2-1 with out James within the lineup, with Hachimura serving to out in each wins. He had 23 in opposition to Portland on Dec. 8.
Up subsequent
The Kings host Dallas on Monday, and the Lakers proceed their four-game homestand in opposition to Cleveland on Tuesday.
Reporting by The Related Press.
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