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LOS ANGELES — Luka Dončić had 28 points and nine assists, LeBron James added 24 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers finished a back-to-back set with a dominant 128-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena .
Lakers Complete Weekend Sweep
Austin Reaves scored 12 points for the Lakers, who also won at Golden State on Saturday to end a three-game skid . After a week of unimpressive play following the All-Star break, Los Angeles snapped back into form on the weekend, beating its two Northern California rivals by a combined 52 points .
Dončić made four 3-pointers as the NBA’s leading scorer played only the first three quarters, while James, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard hit three 3s apiece .
3-Point Barrage
The Lakers made 17 of their first 33 3-point attempts while the starters were still playing, flirting with the franchise record for 3-point shooting percentage before finishing 18 of 39 from deep .
LeBron’s Dunks Highlight the Night
The 41-year-old James had a pair of rim-shaking dunks that he celebrated with zeal during a comfortable win for the Lakers, who never trailed again after Sacramento scored the game’s opening basket . The emphatic slams and ensuing reactions energized the home crowd and underscored the Lakers’ dominance throughout the contest .
Kings’ Struggles Continue
For Sacramento, the loss marked another disappointing performance as they struggle to find consistency in the competitive Western Conference. The Kings were unable to contain Los Angeles’s balanced attack and never threatened after the game’s opening minutes .
What’s Next
The Lakers look to carry this momentum forward as they continue their playoff push, while the Kings return home seeking to regroup and snap out of their recent funk .
