The Lakers hosted the Sacramento Kings on the first night of a back-to-back to continue their established rhythm since the All-Star Break. For the first time this season, the Lakers played without their star Kobe Bryant. Getting a victory tonight would be huge for the Lakers, as they would continue to close the gap between them and the bottom third of the Western Conference.
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At the first break in Staples, the Lakers lead the Kings 18-16. Isaiah Thomas leads all scorers with 6. Dwight Howard already has 6 boards.
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The Lakers end the 1rd quarter with 33 points shooting 59% from the field. They’re up 33-27.
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Dwight Howard is a rebound away from a double-double. He has 12 points and 9 rebounds mid way through the 2nd quarter.
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At the half, the Kings and Lakers are all tied up at 56. Patrick Pattterson leads all scorers with 14. Howard has 12 points and 11 rebounds.
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Steve Blake with a cold blooded jumper off the dribble to end the 3rd quarter and extend the Lakers lead to 86-76 going into the 4th.
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We just ended here at Staples Center. The Lakers pulled out a 113-102 victory over the Kings.
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