While watching the Los Angeles Lakers, Floyd Mayweather, Cedric the Entertainer, and other celebrities witnessed yet another riveting presentation by the Beam Team.

The Kings made quite a statement when they won 125-110 at Crypto.com Arena to start a six-game road trip, even though LeBron James had a triple-double. The team introduced its Statement Edition uniforms on Wednesday.

They are wearing black and purple. The Kings (6-4) never trailed and won their fourth straight behind Domantas Sabonis’ 29 points, 16 rebounds, and seven assists. The Kings had a lead as large as 26 points at one point. After experiencing some offensive difficulties early in the season, Sabonis stated that the Kings are now settling into a routine.

According to Sabonis, “we’re shooting the ball better than we did last year, so that’s definitely having a huge factor.” “Hopefully, we can keep it up.” With 28 points, four rebounds, and seven assists, Kevin Huerter converted 10 of 16 field goals and 6 of 11 three-pointers. With 28 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals, De’Aaron Fox had a great game.

For the fifth time in the team’s history, the Kings ended with 20 steals, a feat they first accomplished on January 11, 2001, against the Houston Rockets. Huerter said it was critical to begin a lengthy road trip on a positive note. “It is,” he affirmed.

“We will be traveling for ten days. It’s wonderful to start off strong. We’ll place ourselves well if we can take care of business. All we need to do is press on. Although the season is still very early, it seems like we are beginning to settle into a routine.

For the Lakers (6-6), who entered the game on a three-game winning run and a 5-0 home record, James scored 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. Additionally, D’Angelo Russell scored 28 points. With nine rebounds, five turnovers, and three of nine points on the floor, Anthony Davis was restricted to just nine points. According to Kings coach Mike Brown, “They’re a good team.”

“It was a really good win for us to come in here and get this one to start this road trip off the right way, but I’m sure they feel like they had an off night.” James, who is currently in his 21st season as the NBA’s all-time top scorer at 38, amazed Brown with his performance.

“Excellent,” remarked Brown. “Well, he might have a couple more (years left),” some say. I’m not sure if you can set a deadline for when he will finish. I believe he is the only one who is capable of doing so. Perhaps two, as his spouse could be able to address it as well, but it’s truly remarkable that he can still perform at this level of his age. It’s incredible.

The game began with the Kings shooting 10 of 16 from the field, led by 3-pointers from Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, and Keegan Murray. Huerter scored his second 3-pointer of the game to extend Sacramento’s lead to 37–17 as the assault continued. Rui Hachimura’s 3-pointer with six seconds remaining in the first quarter gave the Lakers an 8-1 lead at the end of the first.

The Lakers then outscored the Kings 7-0 to begin the second quarter. At 6:44, Fox rejoined the game with the remainder of Sacramento’s starters, and the Kings went on a 14-4 run to take a 63-47 lead. However, the margin was still six points.

At the half, Sacramento had a 72–60 advantage. The Kings made 10 of 26 (.385) 3-pointers and shot 54.7% overall. Throughout the third quarter, the Kings led by double digits. They started the fourth quarter ahead 104–80 after staging an 11–3 run late in the third. With 4:55 left, D’Angelo Russell’s 3-pointer gave the Lakers a quick lead that they trimmed to 10.

With 3:05 remaining, they pulled within nine points on a corner three by Cam Reddish; however, the Kings recovered from four steals and kept the Lakers scoreless for the final three minutes. Huerter remarked, “I believe we’re more connected than ever.” “When we do make mistakes, we swiftly identify who is to blame. We discuss it. Coaches discuss it.

Everyone is responsible. We share a common goal when it comes to defense, in my opinion. Right now, our team defense is excellent.

UPDATE FROM TREY LYLES

Trey Lyles, a forward for the Sacramento Bee Kings, has been cleared to begin basketball workouts, according to a league source. Lyles missed the first ten games of the season due to a left calf strain. Lyles is currently undergoing the reconditioning procedure. His return to the game will come at a later date that will be decided by his progress.

Since sustaining the injury prior to a preseason game on October 18 against the Golden State Warriors, Lyles has been unable to play. With an average of 7.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and a 36.3% 3-point shooting percentage in the previous season, he was an important reserve for the Kings. Next up The Kings will play a West Group C in-season tournament game against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday to continue their 10-day road trip and pursuit of the first-ever NBA Cup.

After defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-98 in Sacramento on Friday, the Kings are 1-0 in group play. In the group stage, the Spurs are down 0–2. After defeating the Phoenix Suns in back-to-back games, they have now lost six straight.

Victor Wembanyama, a 7-foot-4 French sensation and the first overall choice in the 2023 NBA draft, is the leader of San Antonio. Wembanyama’s averages are 9.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.4 blocks, and 18.6 points.

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