LeBron James posted his first triple-double of the season, including 16 points in the fourth quarter, as the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2010-11 with a 131-127 defeat of the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena.
James finished with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. All three marks were season-highs for the 39-year-old in his 22nd season. James scored his 16 fourth-quarter points over a two-minute, 59-second stretch. Entering the game, he had scored just 16 and 21 points, respectively, over Los Angeles’ first two wins.
Lakers coach JJ Redick called the experience of watching James take over in the fourth quarter “surreal.”
Bron on target. pic.twitter.com/COhGlvuJQa
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 27, 2024
The last time the Lakers beat the Kings was on Jan. 7, 2023 — 658 days ago. They had lost five games in a row and eight of nine against Sacramento.
Anthony Davis scored 31 points and grabbed nine rebounds. He’s scored 30 or more points in all three games this season.
“We’ve been able to hold our own and put the league on notice that we’re a different team,” Davis said.
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