The Sacramento Kings won 120-107 at home against the Los Angeles Lakers, finishing a 4-0 sweep of their season series.
After the game, Kings general manager Monte McNair responded with a funny tweet aiming at the Lakers.
Game Highlights: Lakers vs. Kings
Sacramento’s starting lineup each scored 14 or more points, with Harrison Barnes leading the way with 23.
Domantas Sabonis of the Kings recorded his league-leading 23rd triple-double, scoring 17 points, collecting 19 rebounds, and dishing out 10 assists while shooting 60.0%.
While the Lakers’ Austin Reaves led with 28 points, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Rui Hachimura combined for 60 points.
However, the Lakers struggled from the bench, scoring only 13 points.
DOMANTAS SABONIS 💪
17 PTS, 19 REB, 10 AST
Leads NBA in triple-doubles (23)
48 straight double-doubles
10-0 vs AD
Kings complete season sweep of Lakerspic.twitter.com/Tzfn7qITbI
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) March 14, 2024
Sacramento’s Dominance and Lakers’ Brief Comeback
Sacramento took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Lakers 28-17 and building a commanding 15-point lead heading into the fourth.
Despite the Lakers’ brief comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, which reduced the deficit to nine points, the Kings replied forcefully with successive 3-pointers, securing a comfortable 13-point win.
Kings’ Playoff Push and Seeding Implications
The Kings’ undefeated record versus the Lakers is key in the playoff race.
With Sacramento (38-27) in sixth in the Western Conference and the Lakers (36-31) close behind in ninth, the four wins versus the Lakers could be critical to securing a playoff spot.
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Sabonis’ Undefeated Streak Against Davis
Domantas Sabonis has a perfect 10-0 record against Anthony Davis, which increases the suspense.
This streak began during Sabonis’ debut season with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016.
Despite Davis’ best efforts, he is still winless versus Sabonis, a trend that continued following Wednesday’s match.
Anthony Davis is now 0-10 vs. Domantas Sabonis in his career. pic.twitter.com/so8Y2Mr8GO
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 14, 2024
Upcoming Challenges
As the Lakers look to bounce back against the Golden State Warriors in their next game, the Kings hope to extend their winning streak against the New York Knicks.
Both teams remain focused on securing postseason spots in a competitive Western Conference.
