The fake comeback was in full force for the Lakers on Wednesday. After falling behind by over 20 points, a fourth-quarter rally got the margin down to single digits, but Sacramento survived to hang on for a 125-110 victory.
The Kings looked sharp from the opening with De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis, and Kevin Huerter bullying the Lakers all game long. Only a big fourth-quarter spurt changed that dynamic on the night.
After playing a season-low 23 minutes against the Memphis Grizzlies, LeBron James played 35 minutes minutes scoring 28 points with 10 rebounds, 11 assists, four steals, and one chase-down block on Sabonis.