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The Sacramento Kings took on the LA Lakers for the third time this season on Wednesday. Sacramento, which is 2-0 versus LA, could win the season series with another victory. Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox, who recently returned from injury, led the Kings.
The Lakers started out hot with Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell hitting every shot they attempted. LeBron James and Anthony Davis joined them midway through the first quarter to have Sacramento on its heels quickly.
LA's early edge in fastbreak points and inside the paint towed them to a 37-28 lead. Sacramento has to take care of the ball better and be more decisive with its attack to keep within striking distance of the hosts.
The Kings more than stepped up in the second quarter and annihilated the Lakers in different ways. Sacramento suddenly erupted behind Malik Monk and Davion Mitchell off the bench. The two combined to score 31 points while the team shot 8-for-10 from deep.
The stunning turnaround saw the Kings lead 72-57 at halftime after trailing 37-28 in the first quarter.
The LA Lakers desperately tried to keep in step with the Sacramento Kings in the third quarter but just could not do so. Anthony Davis committing his fourth personal foul with about half of the period left to play only made things tougher for LA.
De'Aaron Fox, who had 20 first-half point, continued to sizzle. He had 30 points with half of the third frame still to be played. Fox finished the third frame with 32 and helped the Kings to a 104-92 advantage.
The fourth quarter had the same theme as the third. The LA Lakers desperately tried to overhaul the Sacramento Kings' lead with several rallies. Each time LA started a run, Sacramento always had a response. De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk helped the Kings keep the Lakers at bay.
With about three minutes left in the game, Darvin Ham called a timeout when he saw LeBron James grimacing in pain. The four-time MVP labored to get to the bench before eventually exiting to go to the locker room.
It was a stunning collapse for the Lakers who once led by 19 points in the first quarter. Sacramento's 76-50 edge points in the paint was the area that allowed the Kings to rout the Lakers 130-120.
Sacramento Kings vs LA Lakers game player stats and box scores
Sacramento Kings game player stats
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LeBron James, Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell and De'Aaron Fox 3-pointers tonight
LeBron James attempted only one 3-pointer tonight and missed it. D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves combined for 3-for-6 from deep for the LA Lakers. Theit hot shooting in the first quarter gave LA the early lead.
De'Aaron Fox, who had 20 first-half points, went 2-for-4 in 3-pointers tonight for the Sacramento Kings.
James ultimately shot 1-for-4 on 3-pointers tonight for while Russell and Reaves combined to hit 6-for-13.
Meanwhile, Fox finished 2-for-6 in 3-point attempts.
