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Lakers Dominate Kings, Ending Losing Streak

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers delivered a commanding performance on Sunday night, crushing the Sacramento Kings 125-101 and snapping a three-game losing streak. Luka Doncic led the charge with 34 points, while LeBron James contributed a highly efficient 24 points on 11-of-13 shooting.

The victory comes as a much-needed relief for the Lakers, who had suffered four losses in their last six games, including a particularly disheartening 23-point defeat at the hands of the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day. The team held a meeting to regroup and work on their strategies.

Rookie Nick Smith Jr. provided a significant spark off the bench, adding 21 points. Smith, who Head Coach JJ Redick singled out as a player with a large opportunity with Austin Reaves out for the next month with a calf injury.

The Lakers established control in the second quarter, fueled by Doncic’s 15 points in the period, leading to a 68-53 halftime advantage. They maintained the pressure in the third, opening with a 13-2 run that extended their lead to a decisive 26 points.

DeMar DeRozan paced the Kings with 22 points, and Maxime Raynaud added 16, but Sacramento struggled to contain the Lakers’ offense, allowing them to shoot 52.8% from the field.

Looking ahead, the Kings will face the Clippers on Tuesday, while the Lakers will host the Pistons.

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