In the NBA regular season on March 7, Beijing time, the Los Angeles Lakers, ranked 9th in the West, faced the Sacramento Kings, ranked 7th.
The game was full of intense confrontation and great performances, with the Kings' DeAllen Fox and Domantas Sabonis both exploding to defeat the Lakers 130-120.
At the beginning of the game, the Lakers' offense showed a well-layered organization, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis taking turns attacking on the inside, successfully playing 2+1.
Austin Reaves and Darlow Russell, meanwhile, also had excellent performances from the outside, quickly switching the pace of the offense and quickly building a double-digit lead.
However, the Kings came out on a 10-0 spurt late in the quarter to cut the deficit to nine points and temporarily trail 28-37 in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, Kings bench player Malik Monk stepped up and turned the tide of the game with his inside and outside shots to help the team score wildly.
Donovan Mitchell's three-point shot was also exceptionally accurate, and Trey Lyles' dunk was a direct overtake. At the same time, the Lakers' shooting percentage dropped sharply, and their offense fell into a slump, barely supported by free throws. At halftime, the Lakers trailed by 15 points, 45-60.
In the second half, Fox's breakthrough layup scored consecutive points, and the Lakers were helpless on the defensive end. Davis received his fourth foul and went off the court early, making the situation even more unfavorable for the Lakers.
Fortunately, James stepped up and used his performance to maintain the suspense of the game. The Kings' duo continued to put the Lakers under pressure, leading by 12 points at 104-92 at the end of the third quarter.
In the final quarter, the Lakers' Hachimura worked hard to score inside and outside to help the team stubbornly chase points. However, the Lakers were unable to effectively stop the Kings from scoring, and the margin remained largely in double digits over time.
The suspense of the game fades away. In the end, the Lakers lost 120-130 to the Kings. Throughout the game, the Lakers' offense was good, but the defense was particularly bad, which became the main reason for their loss.
Although James contributed 31 points, 13 assists and five rebounds, he still struggled to save the game. Hachimura scored 29 points on 13-of-17 shooting, while Davis had a poor hand and finished with just 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Also plagued by foul issues. The Lakers' record dropped to 34-30 and dropped to 10th in the West, while the Warriors moved up to 9th place and are expected to challenge for a top-six spot.
This game once again proved that the NBA league is highly competitive and unavoidable, and every game is full of challenges and opportunities.
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