Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, 23, reacts after making a 3-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had a triple-double with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, and Anthony Davis added 31 points and nine rebounds to lead 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 each game this season.
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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 built a seven-point lead in the third quarter. James contributed to the Lakers’ big comeback by scoring 16 points in the fourth quarter.
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vintage lebron game @Lakers 3 consecutive wins:
👑 32 PTS (16 in 4th place)
👑 14 REB
👑 10 AST
👑 4 3pm
👑 12-22 FGM pic.twitter.com/kDAuPZ274b— NBA (@NBA) October 27, 2024
After the Kings got within two points, Davis made a huge 3-pointer with 37 seconds left in the game to give the Lakers a 128-123 lead.
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Domantas Sabonis also recorded a triple-double in the loss. He had 29 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists.
takeout
Lakers: Redick found early success as an NBA coach. He started Los Angeles 3-0.
Kings: All five Kings starters scored in double figures.
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important moment
James hit a long 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, making his run 8-0 and giving the Lakers a 101-94 lead in the fourth quarter. He started his run with a pull-up jump shot.
Main status
22: It’s known that James has been playing in the NBA for many years, but he can still record a triple-double.
to the next
The Kings host the Trail Blazers on Monday, and the Lakers visit the Suns on Monday for the first of a five-game series.
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