LeBron, Monk Lead Lakers’ Late Rally Past Kings, 122–114

LeBron, Monk Lead Lakers’ Late Rally Past Kings, 122–114
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) shoots over Sacramento Kings forward Maurice Harkless (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Jan. 4, 2022. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez
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LOS ANGELES—LeBron James scored 14 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, Malik Monk added 11 of his 24 in the final seven minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Sacramento Kings 122-114 on Tuesday night for their fourth win in five games.

Talen Horton-Tucker scored 19 points for the Lakers, who rallied from a late seven-point deficit with one big basket after another from Monk and James. Monk hit six 3-pointers in yet another impressive offensive game, and Russell Westbrook added 19 points and drew a key late charge as the Lakers climbed back above .500.