LeBron James is now finally a winner for the first time with Lakers.
James was able to score 18 points in the back and forth of the first half before resting in the second half. Los Angeles Lakers were able to score a 128-123 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night game.
Brandon Ingram lost two chances of his free throws in the last 10 seconds. However, Kyle Kuzma was there to tip in during the seconds that gave Lakers a lead of 128-123 thus securing their preseason victory. Wenyen Gabriel tried to make a 3 pointer shot but the ball hit the front rim. Ingram managed to finish off with 31 points. 11 of these points were from his free throws.
De’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings, on the other hand, managed to gain 18 points and scored all of them during his first half. Second overall pick by kings; Marvin Bagley III made 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Buddy Hied from Kings added 16 points to the score board.
Lonzo Ball of the Lakers missed his third consecutive games and Rajon Rondo also did not made an appearance in the game, which left the backcourt in hands of Ingram and Josh Hart. Michael Beasley of the Lakers had to leave the court after 20 minutes without scoring any points due to right rib contusion.
Sacramento with 1-1 games is up next against Golden State on Friday at the Key Arena which is going to be their first game in a decade to be played in Seattle. Los Angeles Lakers with 1-2 games are up against Los Angeles Clippers at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on Saturday night.
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