James and Davis help Lakers extend winning start

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for an impressive 63 points, with 30 scored in the fourth quarter alone, as the Los Angeles Lakers secured a 131-127 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

This win marks the Lakers’ third consecutive victory this season. At halftime, the Lakers held a 64-60 lead at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, having led by as much as 15 points.

However, the Kings mounted a strong comeback, leading 94-87 as the final quarter began. The Lakers responded with a powerful 21-0 scoring run, highlighted by 16 points from James. Davis, finishing with 31 points, made Lakers history by becoming the first player since Kobe Bryant in the 2005-06 season to score at least 30 points in each of the first three games. James contributed 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists for a triple-double.

Domantas Sabonis led the Kings with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, while De’Aaron Fox added 28 points and 10 assists.

Meanwhile, Kevin Durant reached a historic milestone, becoming the eighth player in NBA history to surpass 29,000 points. Durant scored 31 points in the Phoenix Suns’ 114-102 home win over the Dallas Mavericks, bringing his career total to 29,010 points. James, the league’s all-time leading scorer with 40,543 points, is the only other active player to have achieved this feat.

In another thrilling game, reigning NBA champions the Boston Celtics pulled off a comeback victory over the Detroit Pistons, winning 124-118. Trailing 112-106 with just over five minutes remaining, the Celtics rallied, led by Jayson Tatum’s 37 points and Jaylen Brown’s 24, to keep the Pistons winless this season.

Source: BBC Sports.