The LA Lakers have been unstoppable at home before their last-night matchup against the Sacramento Kings. This feat they’ve achieved is due to the outstanding performance of an evergreen LeBron James, who, at the age of 38, is not slowing down in producing great on-court results.
While LeBron James was poised to break several on-court records this season, his outstanding display at Crypto.com Arena last night was unable to stop the Kings from inflicting a surprise home defeat on the LA Lakers.
Lakers fall to Kings despite late surge
It was a chaotic start for the Lakers, who have not lost at home since the start of the season. The Lakers’ feel-good three-game winning streak came to an end after a 125-110 defeat on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena, despite some outstanding displays from some of the big stars in Lakers colors.
However, things only worsened as they lacked energy in their second game in two nights against the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers found themselves trailing by 26 points early in the fourth quarter, even with starters LeBron James, Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, and Cam Reddish on the floor, along with sixth-man Austin Reaves.
However, coach Ham lamented after the game, “Seven guys that were in our initial rotation each had at least one turnover,” he added. “A lot of that was some miscues. A lot of that was the way they shift defensively, getting in the passing lanes.”
Despite a late push from the lineup, narrowing the gap to nine points with 3:03 remaining on a Reddish three-pointer, the Lakers couldn’t sustain the momentum. Two consecutive turnovers on crucial possessions, part of their 23 total miscues, sealed the outcome. The Lakers and Kings game ended with some positive notes from the side of LeBron James.
LeBron becomes second-oldest player to record a triple-double
In a game against the Sacramento Kings, LeBron James, the star of the Los Angeles Lakers, achieved another milestone in his illustrious career. The 38-year-old concluded the match with 28 points (6/8 2PT, 3/7 3PT, 7/8 FT), 10 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 steals, and 6 turnovers, making him the second-oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double.
Karl Malone holds the record as the oldest player to achieve a triple-double, accomplishing the feat at the age of 40 in 2003 with the Lakers. Despite James’ remarkable performance, the Lakers fell short against the Kings, losing the game 110-115. This defeat marked their first loss at home this season. In the current season, James maintains an average of 24.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game in 11 appearances for the Lakers.
The Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday the 18th of November will present LeBron James with another opportunity to display his unique talent and possibly break another record when the Lakers are involved in a game, which is the game this weekend.
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