Anthony Davis had 36 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists in the Lakers’ 132-122 win over Sacramento, spoiling interim Kings head coach Doug Christie’s debut.
The Lakers have a packed injury report for Saturday's matchup, with superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis both given a "questionable" designation. The Lakers are 3-0 against the Kings this season, and having their All-Star duo available on Saturday would give them a likely chance to sweep the season series.
LeBron James was sidelined for the LA Lakers' matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday due to an illness.
When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion.
Anthony Davis finishes with 36 points and 15 rebounds and Austin Reaves has 26 points and 16 assists with LeBron James out because of illness in a 132-122 win.
With LeBron James out for the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday night game against the Sacramento Kings, Anthony Davis stepped up big time, recording 36 points,
LeBron James turns 40 on Monday, and the Los Angeles Lakers star is about to join a small list of NBA players who have been in the league at that age.
The Los Angeles Lakers will be without LeBron James for tonight's contest against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. James was previously listed as questionable for this game against the Kings due to an illness but has been ruled out now.
Despite LeBron James being out, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings to earn a season sweep over their division rivals.
The Los Angeles Lakers look to earn a season sweep over the Sacramento Kings, although LeBron James is out with an illness.
It was an electric scene in the Crypto.com arena this weekend as the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Sacramento Kings for the fourth time in 32 games. The Lakers, who were without LeBron tonight, somehow managed to pull off a convincing win to move to 18-13 on the season.