Anthony Davis, Lakers Spoil Interim Coach Doug Christie’s Kings Debut With 132–122 Win

Anthony Davis, Lakers Spoil Interim Coach Doug Christie’s Kings Debut With 132–122 Win
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, second from right, shoots as Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis, left, guard De'Aaron Fox, second from left, and guard Malik Monk defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Dec. 28, 2024. Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo
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LOS ANGELES—Anthony Davis had 36 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 132–122 win over Sacramento on Saturday night in the Kings’ first game under interim coach Doug Christie.

LeBron James didn’t play for the Lakers because of illness, but a balanced effort helped make up for his absence, led by Austin Reaves with 26 points and a career-high 16 assists. Rui Hachimura had 21 points, Max Christie chipped in with 16 and Dalton Knecht had 18 off the bench.