In a thrilling Sunday night matchup, the Sacramento Kings edged past the Los Angeles Lakers 132-127 in overtime, overshadowing the 20th anniversary celebration of LeBron James’ NBA debut in the same city.
Malik Monk’s explosive performance in overtime, along with a clutch assist to Kevin Huerter for a pivotal 3-pointer, secured the win for the Kings.
De’Aaron Fox showcased an outstanding performance with 37 points and eight assists, contributing significantly in the critical moments of the game after returning from an ankle injury. Domantas Sabonis also made a notable impact with 12 points and 15 rebounds.
Despite a commendable effort from Anthony Davis with 30 points and 16 rebounds, the Lakers struggled to find their offensive rhythm, shooting 39.5% in the first half and committing 12 turnovers.
