Lakers Edge Out Win vs. Kings in Offensive Showcase

Lakers Edge Out Win vs. Kings in Offensive Showcase
LeBron James (6) of the Los Angeles Lakers is fouled by Domantas Sabonis (10) of the Sacramento Kings on the way to the basket in the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Jan. 7, 2023. Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images
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Dennis Schroder made two free throws with 3.6 seconds left, LeBron James recorded 37 points and the Los Angeles Lakers increased their season-best winning streak to five games with a high-octane 136–134 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Saturday night, Jan. 7.

James added eight rebounds and seven assists, while Thomas Bryant scored a season-high 29 points on 12–of–14 shooting and collected 14 rebounds for Los Angeles. Schroder was 4 of 5 from 3-point range while scoring 27 points and Russell Westbrook had 23 points and matched his season best of 15 assists for the Lakers.