The Los Angeles Lakers encountered multiple player absences in their third preseason game against the Sacramento Kings. Despite missing key players, the Lakers managed to secure a 109-101 victory. D'Angelo Russell and Taurean Prince showcased strong performances, with Russell contributing 11 points and 5 assists, and Prince adding 10 points and 6 rebounds. The Lakers experimented with Rui Hachimura at center, a new look for the team. The Lakers will now prepare to face the Golden State Warriors in their final preseason game.
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βοΈ for @SportingTrib. The Lakers lose to Milwaukee in preseason action. Yes, Damian Lillard was on the court. L.A. has one more preseason game left before the real thing begins. https://t.co/iRGDf9Zpl5
Third quarter: Bucks 86, Lakers 79 Max Christie has 10 points and 4 rebounds. Cam Reddish is up to 10 points and 5 rebounds. Jaxson Hayes has 7 points and 3 blocks -- he's flashed his athleticism at the rim on both ends. Both teams will clear out their benches for the fourth.
Halftime: Bucks 56, Lakers 53 That was a physical half with a regular-season feel. Anthony Davis leads LA with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. D'Angelo Russell has 11 points. LA is shooting 44.3% overall and has made just five 3s (5-16, 31.3%).
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The Lakers entered this past offseason with a key goal in mind: to revamp their middling offense. Through four preseason games, the results have been impressive. Most notably? L.A. appears to have unlocked its three-point shoointg, writes @JovanBuha. πhttps://t.co/trQujJq6ar
βοΈ for @SportingTrib. Lakers lose to the Warriors again in preseason. But we can't help but feel encouraged about the Lakers' depth and how good they really can be. https://t.co/ycstLEYFlT
Final: Warriors 129, Lakers 125 The Lakers drop to 2-2 in the preseason. Taurean Prince had 17 points. Austin Reaves had 16. LA shot 50.6% overall and made 16 3s. They've scored 177 points across their five quarters with a semi-normal rotation. Up next: vs. MIL on Sunday.
The Lakers fall 129-125 to GSW. Theyβre now 2-2 in the preseason with two more to go. LAL put all five starters Iβm double figures, led by Taurean Prince (17p on 5-of-6)
Warriors 129, Lakers 125 is a final. Lakers are now 2-2 in preseason.
Welp #Lakers fall to the #Warriors 129-125
Warriors 128, Lakers 125 with 10.7 seconds left in this PRESEASON contest. Laker ball. I bet L.A. will attempt a three-pointer.
The Lakers have scored 177 points in the five quarters they've played a semi-normal rotation this preseason. (First half against Brooklyn and first three quarters against Golden State.)
Third quarter: Lakers 100, Warriors 100 Taurean Prince has 17 points. Austin Reaves has 16. LA is 21-for-33 at the FT line -- a monster number. Both teams have scored at least 30 points in each quarter. The Lakers' starters and key rotation players are done for the night.
First quarter: Lakers 37, Warriors 32 D'Angelo Russell and Max Christie each have 6 points. The ball is moving well -- 11 assists on 13 FGs. Five Lakers have 5+ points. LA is 9-for-15 on 3s (60%). The offense has been lethal with the starters/key bench players on the floor.
End of the 1st Quarter: #Lakers 37 - #Warriors 32 7/8 Lakers who have played have knocked down at least one 3-pointer -- everyone except LeBron
Lakers have taken more than half of their 17 shots from 3 and are 6-for-10 from deep. Warriors have taken just a half under their 14 shots from 3 and are 4-for-6 from deep.
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Lakers WIN 109-101 vs. Kings. The #Lakers will face the Warriors for the 2nd and final time this preseason on Friday at https://t.co/s5vsyidZhS arena.
Lakers are now 2-1 in preseason after defeating the Kings, 109-101. 13 days left until the regular season starts.
The Lakers beat the Kings, 109-101, to improve to 2-1 in the preseason. D. Russell 21p on 8-of-12 8a; Gabe V. 18p on 7-of-12; T. Prince 13p on 5-of-9 7r 2s; Rui 13p on 5-of-10 6r; C. Wood 13p on 5-of-7 4r. Three more exhibitions left vs. GSW, MIL & PHX before the real thing.
Final: Lakers 109, Kings 101 The Lakers improve to 2-1 this preseason β their best start since the 2020-21 preseason. An impressive win considering the players theyβre missing. DβAngelo Russell had 21 points and 8 assists. Gabe Vincent had 18 points. Up next: vs. GSW on Fri.
Halftime: Kings 51, Lakers 50 D'Angelo Russell has 11 points and 5 assists. Taurean Prince has 10 points and 6 rebounds. LA closed the half with Rui Hachimura at center, a look they had yet to use in the preseason. Maxwell Lewis was the only available official roster player who⦠https://t.co/btsV5VlO2f
First quarter: Lakers 30, Kings 28 Rui Hachimura leads LA with 9 points. D'Angelo Russell has 8 points and 5 assists, including that incredible opening possession dime to Gabe Vincent. LA is just 2 for 7 on 3s (28.6%). Kings made a run to close the quarter and make this close.
Lakers preseason game 3 vs. the #Kings is nearly underway. LeBron James, AD, Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt, Cam Reddish are all OUT for tonight's game. What are you hoping to see out of this shorthanded Lakers lineup #LakersNation?
The Lakers will be down a host of players against the Kings in their third preseason game. @LakersSBN https://t.co/tdV4lUbX9C
Lakers coach Darvin Ham said LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves and Cam Reddish are out tonight vs Kings