The Lakers crushed the Kings by 24 points! James with multiple dunks, Bronny hits a three, and LeBron gets hyped.

Today, the Lakers hosted the Kings at home. James was dealing with left foot arthritis but played through it in a back-to-back! The Lakers kept their previous starting lineup, with Hachimura returning. The Kings' starters were Westbrook, DeRozan, Clifford, Achiuwa, and Reno.

After tip-off, the Kings scored first. Following a turnover, the Lakers' big three combined on a fast break.

Ayton scores 4 straight points; let's see if he gets into a rhythm today.

James gets his first points of the day with a mid-range jumper.

Then the Lakers executed a steal, Smart threw a bowling ball-like pass, and James finished with an alley-oop dunk, forcing a Kings timeout.

Doncic scores 4 consecutive points; that three-pointer attempt by Reaves was tough.

The Kings' turnovers increase, Ayton scores on a putback, and LeBron heads to the bench for a rest.

Hayes finishes an alley-oop dunk for a 2+0 opportunity, with Westbrook committing the foul.

But Hayes secures the rebound, Reaves gets fouled and makes both free throws, the Kings score 4 in a row, and Kennard drives for a score.

That three-point attempt by Doncic is a difficult one.

A foul is called on Hayes for a three-point shot; the Lakers challenge and succeed.

Doncic hits another three. As the league's leading first-quarter scorer, you have to respect it.

Hachimura knocks down a three, putting the Lakers officially ahead by 20 over the Kings.

At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers lead 36-18. James has 4 points, 1 assist, 2 steals; Doncic has 12 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists; Reaves has 7 points, 2 assists, 2 blocks; Ayton has 6 points, 3 rebounds; Hachimura 3 points; Kennard 2 points; Hayes 2 points, 4 rebounds; Smart 2 steals.

In the second quarter, Kennard's three-point attempt is quite decisive.

The Kings score consecutively; Monk's dunk is somewhat explosive.

James assists Smart and Kennard back-to-back for three-pointers.

LeBron gets fouled on consecutive plays, going 3 for 4 from the line.

Kleber with a two-handed poster dunk, can you believe it?

A blocking foul leads to a minor scuffle and some arguing; Reaves is seen laughing happily.

During James' rest period, Reaves' outside shot is looking pretty hot today.

Ayton with butterfingers; Capela would probably laugh seeing that play.

He dunks to save face.

Ayton hits another mid-range jumper, Westbrook leads a 5-0 run, Doncic hits a three, and the Lakers lead by 17 heading into a timeout.

Hachimura and DeRozan both make both free throws. At halftime, the Lakers lead the Kings 64-49. James: 7 points, 3 assists, 2 steals; Doncic: 15 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists; Reaves: 12 points, 3 assists, 2 blocks; Ayton: 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals; Smart: 3 points, 2 rebounds, 3 steals; Hachimura: 5 points, 2 rebounds; Kennard: 8 points; Kleber: 2 points, 3 rebounds; Hayes: 2 points, 4 rebounds.

In the third quarter, Ayton scores on a floater, the Kings go on a 5-0 run, and James hits a mid-range jump shot.

The Lakers get sloppy, the Kings score 4 straight, forcing a quick timeout. James cuts for a dunk, reaching double figures, and makes a nose-pinching gesture.

Smart hits a three, the Lakers' first of the second half.

Doncic hangs in the air and finishes. James heads to the bench for a rest.

Doncic converts a difficult and-1. After a Hayes dunk, the lead stretches to 19, and the Kings call timeout.

Every time Kennard shoots a three, you just feel it's going in.

Doncic hits an absurdly difficult three-pointer—he slipped but still made it.

The Kings go on an 11-4 run. On the final possession, James holds the ball, pulls up for a three, and hits it at the buzzer!

The Lakers lead by 20 entering the fourth quarter. James throws down a fast-break dunk, getting pumped up and having fun.

After the timeout, James hits two consecutive three-pointers, his shot is scorching hot.

Kleber and Laravia both dunk. With 6:20 left, the Lakers lead by 29, and the Kings call timeout. Bronny is on the court; the game is effectively over.

Adu Thiero dunks for an and-1, and even James, who's done for the night, stands up to celebrate.

Bronny hits a three-pointer, and James goes absolutely wild.

Final score: Lakers 128, Kings 104. James: 24 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists, 2 steals; Doncic: 28 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists; Reaves: 12 points, 5 assists, 2 blocks; Smart: 9 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals; Ayton: 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals; Kennard: 11 points, 5 assists; Hachimura: 8 points, 2 rebounds; Laravia: 4 points, 7 rebounds; Kleber: 6 points, 6 rebounds; Hayes: 4 points, 5 rebounds; Bronny: 3 points, 2 assists; Thiero: 3 points; Knecht: 2 points; Bufkin: 2 points.

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