After three straight losses, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to Staples Center looking for a win against the Sacramento Kings, who are without DeMarcus Cousins. For the second straight game, Ed Davis and Ronnie Price started in place of Carlos Boozer and Jeremy Lin. Check out tonight’s highlights:
First Quarter
LAL's 1st FG is Kobe Bryant's pull-up jumper. Bryant is 61 points away from passing Michael Jordan for 3rd all-time in scoring.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) December 10, 2014
Kobe gets three points the old-fashioned way. Kings up, 20-15, with 2:37 left in the first.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 10, 2014
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 10, 2014
Game Score: Lakers 24, Kings 29
Second Quarter
Another game, another perfect Ellington jumper #LetWayneStart
— Corey Hansford (@TheeCoreyH) December 10, 2014
WHAT. A. MOVE. SWAGGY P.
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) December 10, 2014
Game Score: Lakers 46, Kings 55
Third Quarter
The start of the 3rd Q is better for LAL especially on defense, as the Kings start 1 for 4 and LAL cut the 9-point halftime lead to 59-55.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) December 10, 2014
Kobe turned the burner on. He’s not cooking yet, but the’s got his ingredients out
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) December 10, 2014
Let's all take a moment to recognize the Lakers are playing well in the 3rd quarter.
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) December 10, 2014
Game Score: Lakers 78, Kings 81
Fourth Quarter
Wesley Johnson connects from deep to make it a one-point deficit. Kings lead, 88-87, with 4:25 remaining.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 10, 2014
Final Score: Lakers 98, Kings 95
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