Primetime Kings Dominate LeBron’s Lakers in Momentous Win
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Grit paid off again for the Sacramento Kings as they claimed a primetime dub against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Sacramento continues to thrive in back-to-backs, this time thanks to a strong defensive performance from a team that looks revamped with a new rotation.
The Kings swept the Lakers for the first time since the 2015-16 season, when LA finished bottom of the Western Conference. It was another dominant showing for Domantas Sabonis, a player who continues to remain undefeated against Anthony Davis in his career (10-0).
That wasn't the only streak that stayed alive with the win, as G Keon Ellis helped guide the team to victory to make it six straight wins in games he's started. The second-year guard took over Kevin Huerter's starting spot after Huerter was ruled out with injury hours before tip-off.
Ellis showed off his stellar two-way play by leading the team with three steals and tacking on additional 14 points in a game-changing performance from the young guard. With 27 minutes notched on the night, Ellis saw his confidence grow by making play-after-play to help put away the Lakers.
In the fourth quarter, veteran F Harrison Barnes lit up the basket from three-point range, splashing home four 3-balls in the fourth to reach a game-high seven on the night. As a team, the Kings splashed home 19 threes while shooting 46.3% from downtown.
Of course, Domantas Sabonis ran the paint for the Kings once again, bringing home his 48th consecutive double-double. The big man ended with 17 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists to make it 23 triple-doubles on the year, extending his NBA-high mark. It was the second matchup in a row that Anthony Davis was held to under 40% shooting against Sabonis.
Another starter that showed up was F Keegan Murray, who shot 5-10 from three point land in a strong showing against the Lakers. Murray added on 11 rebounds, putting up the 5th-most boards he's had in a game in his career.
The Kings will take the court again on Saturday when they'll face the New York Knicks at the Golden1 Center in a shot to make it three-straight wins.
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