Following another December mini break, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to action on Thursday and took down the Sacramento Kings in arguably their most complete game of the 2024-25 season.
The Lakers played a strong defensive game along with some well-timed scoring opportunities to claim the 113-100 victory. Los Angeles got a contribution from everyone that played, though it was Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis and LeBron James who led the way.
Although the Lakers still face an uphill climb back up the Western Conference standings, their newfound identity on the defensive end lends some optimism that they’ll be able to stack more wins in the coming weeks.