Pacers Come From Behind, Top Cavaliers
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-111, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Wednesday evening.
The Pacers (16-18) had to come from behind to steal the win here, as the Cavaliers (14-22) got off to a strong start but couldn't hold on to their early advantage. Things started even with a 28-28 score in the first quarter, but Cleveland jumped out to a 10-point lead following a 33-23 score in the second quarter. Indiana reduced some of that advantage after winning the third quarter by a two-point margin (31-29), but the Pacers came through in the final minutes and won the final 12 minutes of action by a 32-21 score -- something that allowed them to come away with the win despite being down on the score through much of the contest.
Malcolm Brogdon paced the Pacers with a 29-point performance while adding four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Domantas Sabonis had 18 points, six assists and five rebounds, while both Doug McDermott and Myles Turner each ended with 12 points -- McDemortt also had three boards while Turner also added two boards and four blocks. T.J. McConnell had a triple-double off the bench since he ended with 16 points, 13 assists and 10 steals across 36 minutes.
Collin Sexton carried the Cavaliers with 32 points and 10 assists while also adding four rebounds. Darius Garland had 16 points with five dimes, while Jarrett Allen and Dean Wade each contributed 17 points -- Allen added 11 rebounds and an assist, while Wade added six boards, two dimes and a steal. JaVale McGee had 10 points off the bench.
The Pacers (16-18) had to come from behind to steal the win here, as the Cavaliers (14-22) got off to a strong start but couldn't hold on to their early advantage. Things started even with a 28-28 score in the first quarter, but Cleveland jumped out to a 10-point lead following a 33-23 score in the second quarter. Indiana reduced some of that advantage after winning the third quarter by a two-point margin (31-29), but the Pacers came through in the final minutes and won the final 12 minutes of action by a 32-21 score -- something that allowed them to come away with the win despite being down on the score through much of the contest.
Malcolm Brogdon paced the Pacers with a 29-point performance while adding four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Domantas Sabonis had 18 points, six assists and five rebounds, while both Doug McDermott and Myles Turner each ended with 12 points -- McDemortt also had three boards while Turner also added two boards and four blocks. T.J. McConnell had a triple-double off the bench since he ended with 16 points, 13 assists and 10 steals across 36 minutes.
Collin Sexton carried the Cavaliers with 32 points and 10 assists while also adding four rebounds. Darius Garland had 16 points with five dimes, while Jarrett Allen and Dean Wade each contributed 17 points -- Allen added 11 rebounds and an assist, while Wade added six boards, two dimes and a steal. JaVale McGee had 10 points off the bench.
76ers Topple Jazz in OT, 131-123
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Utah Jazz, 131-123, in overtime at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday night.
The 76ers (24-12) checked into Wednesday's marquee interconference matchup with an outstanding 14-3 home mark, but it was the Jazz (27-9) that came out hot and forged a 34-26 lead through the first 12 minutes. Utah still held a nine-point lead going into the third quarter, but Philadelphia stripped four points from its deficit in the third quarter and ultimately forced overtime via a 27-foot three-point jumper by Joel Embiid with 6.5 seconds remaining. After the visitors scored the first two points of the extra period courtesy of a pair of Donovan Mitchell free throws, the hosts finished on a 13-3 run over the final 4:01 for the victory.
Mitchell paced the Jazz with 33 points, complementing them with eight rebounds, six assists and one steal. Bojan Bogdanovic and Mike Conley contributed matching 18-point tallies while pulling down five and two rebounds, respectively. Joe Ingles supplied 16 points, six boards, one assist and one steal, while Rudy Gobert registered 12 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block.
Embiid led the 76ers with a 40-point, 19-rebound double-double that also included three assists, two blocks and one steal. Tobias Harris posted a 22-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included two assists, one steal and one block. Ben Simmons delivered 17 points, six assists, four rebounds and one steal. Seth Curry furnished 14 points, three assists, two rebounds and one steal, while Dwight Howard and Shake Milton pitched in 12 points apiece.
The Jazz are now off for the All-Star break until hosting the Houston Rockets on Friday night, March 12, while the 76ers hit the road and visit the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, March 11.
The 76ers (24-12) checked into Wednesday's marquee interconference matchup with an outstanding 14-3 home mark, but it was the Jazz (27-9) that came out hot and forged a 34-26 lead through the first 12 minutes. Utah still held a nine-point lead going into the third quarter, but Philadelphia stripped four points from its deficit in the third quarter and ultimately forced overtime via a 27-foot three-point jumper by Joel Embiid with 6.5 seconds remaining. After the visitors scored the first two points of the extra period courtesy of a pair of Donovan Mitchell free throws, the hosts finished on a 13-3 run over the final 4:01 for the victory.
Mitchell paced the Jazz with 33 points, complementing them with eight rebounds, six assists and one steal. Bojan Bogdanovic and Mike Conley contributed matching 18-point tallies while pulling down five and two rebounds, respectively. Joe Ingles supplied 16 points, six boards, one assist and one steal, while Rudy Gobert registered 12 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block.
Embiid led the 76ers with a 40-point, 19-rebound double-double that also included three assists, two blocks and one steal. Tobias Harris posted a 22-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included two assists, one steal and one block. Ben Simmons delivered 17 points, six assists, four rebounds and one steal. Seth Curry furnished 14 points, three assists, two rebounds and one steal, while Dwight Howard and Shake Milton pitched in 12 points apiece.
The Jazz are now off for the All-Star break until hosting the Houston Rockets on Friday night, March 12, while the 76ers hit the road and visit the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, March 11.
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Nets Dominate Easily, Secure Win Over Rockets
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Houston Rockets, 132-114, at Toyota Center on Wednesday evening.
The Nets (24-13) and the Rockets (11-23) played a tight contest since it was James Harden's return to Houston, but the star guard didn't treat it as such and often attempted to carry the Nets to a blowout win. Brooklyn jumped out to a 30-27 lead in the first quarter and quickly boosted their advantage to a 13-point margin following a 37-27 second-quarter score. Brooklyn didn't step the foot off the game and stretched their lead to 16 points after a 34-31 third quarter, and the Nets closed things out with a 31-29 fourth quarter. The Nets won each quarter and cruised their way to a comfortable victory against a struggling Houston team that now has lost 12 games in a row.
James Harden had another triple-double to carry the Nets since he ended with 29 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds, while DeAndre Jordan also chipped in with a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds. Joe Harris had 19 points, while Kyrie Irving contributed 24 points to the winning cause. Bruce Brown had 17 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, while Nicolas Claxton ended with 16 points off the bench. Landry Shamet had 11 points.
John Wall and Victor Oladipo both delivered impressive performances for the Rockets, as they ended with 36 and 33 points, respectively -- both added five assists as well while Oladipo also added seven boards. Jae'Sean Tate had 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Justin Patton and Ben McLemore both had 10 points off the bench. Patton also had six rebounds too.
The Nets (24-13) and the Rockets (11-23) played a tight contest since it was James Harden's return to Houston, but the star guard didn't treat it as such and often attempted to carry the Nets to a blowout win. Brooklyn jumped out to a 30-27 lead in the first quarter and quickly boosted their advantage to a 13-point margin following a 37-27 second-quarter score. Brooklyn didn't step the foot off the game and stretched their lead to 16 points after a 34-31 third quarter, and the Nets closed things out with a 31-29 fourth quarter. The Nets won each quarter and cruised their way to a comfortable victory against a struggling Houston team that now has lost 12 games in a row.
James Harden had another triple-double to carry the Nets since he ended with 29 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds, while DeAndre Jordan also chipped in with a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds. Joe Harris had 19 points, while Kyrie Irving contributed 24 points to the winning cause. Bruce Brown had 17 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, while Nicolas Claxton ended with 16 points off the bench. Landry Shamet had 11 points.
John Wall and Victor Oladipo both delivered impressive performances for the Rockets, as they ended with 36 and 33 points, respectively -- both added five assists as well while Oladipo also added seven boards. Jae'Sean Tate had 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Justin Patton and Ben McLemore both had 10 points off the bench. Patton also had six rebounds too.
Bulls Topple Pelicans, 128-124
The Chicago Bulls defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 128-124, at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday night.
The Bulls (16-18) appeared to be on their way to notching a comfortable win after turning a one-point first-quarter lead into a 19-point halftime advantage following a prolific second quarter. The Pelicans (15-20 were then only able to shave two points from their deficit during the third quarter, but New Orleans clawed all the way back to get within two points with only 3.4 seconds remaining before Coby White drained a pair of free throws to preserve the win.
Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 36 points, complementing them with eight assists, two rebounds and two steals. White provided 25 points, three assists, two rebounds and one steal. Thaddeus Young supplied 18 points, five rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal. Patrick Williams managed 13 points, four rebounds, one assist and three blocks. Denzel Valentine contributed 11 points and four rebounds.
Zion Williamson paced the Pelicans with 28 points, adding nine rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block. J.J. Redick poured in 22 points, supplementing them with two rebounds and two assists. Brandon Ingram turned in 21 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal. Josh Hart delivered 13 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Lonzo Ball and Eric Bledsoe mustered matching 12-point tallies while dishing out five and 10 assists, respectively.
The Bulls are now off for the All-Star break until Thursday, March 11, when they'll host the Philadelphia 76ers. The Pelicans are right back in action Thursday night, when they'll host the Miami Heat.
The Bulls (16-18) appeared to be on their way to notching a comfortable win after turning a one-point first-quarter lead into a 19-point halftime advantage following a prolific second quarter. The Pelicans (15-20 were then only able to shave two points from their deficit during the third quarter, but New Orleans clawed all the way back to get within two points with only 3.4 seconds remaining before Coby White drained a pair of free throws to preserve the win.
Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 36 points, complementing them with eight assists, two rebounds and two steals. White provided 25 points, three assists, two rebounds and one steal. Thaddeus Young supplied 18 points, five rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal. Patrick Williams managed 13 points, four rebounds, one assist and three blocks. Denzel Valentine contributed 11 points and four rebounds.
Zion Williamson paced the Pelicans with 28 points, adding nine rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block. J.J. Redick poured in 22 points, supplementing them with two rebounds and two assists. Brandon Ingram turned in 21 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal. Josh Hart delivered 13 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Lonzo Ball and Eric Bledsoe mustered matching 12-point tallies while dishing out five and 10 assists, respectively.
The Bulls are now off for the All-Star break until Thursday, March 11, when they'll host the Philadelphia 76ers. The Pelicans are right back in action Thursday night, when they'll host the Miami Heat.
Hornets Destroy Timberwolves, Secure Big Win
The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, 135-102, at Target Center on Tuesday night.
The Hornets (17-18) keep moving closer to the .500 mark following a dominant win over the Timberwolves (7-29) after a strong performance that saw Charlotte dominate the game from start to finish. The Hornets jumped out to a 36-33 lead following the first quarter and they bolstered that advantage following a 26-23 lead in the second quarter. Charlotte held a six-point lead at the break, but the Hornets pulled away for good following a 36-20 score in the third quarter that closed things out for good. The Hornets didn't back down in the final 12 minutes, though, and they won the final quarter by a 37-26 score in the final 12 minutes of action. In the end, Charlotte dominated from start to finish to come away with the win.
Terry Rozier had 31 points to carry the Hornets offensively -- he added four assists, three rebounds and three steals in 29 minutes. Gordon Hayward ended with 23 points, nine assists and five rebounds. LaMelo Ball ended with 19 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals, while P.J. Washington had 16 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals. Malik Monk had 18 points off the bench.
Surprisingly, Ricky Rubio had 20 points to carry the Timberwolves offensively -- he also had nine assists and four rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns registered 16 points and 15 boards but also adding three assists. Anthony Edwards registered 19 points and five rebounds, while Jake Layman had 14 points off the bench. No other Minnesota player scored more than 10 points in what was a poor offensive performance from the Timberwolves.
The Hornets (17-18) keep moving closer to the .500 mark following a dominant win over the Timberwolves (7-29) after a strong performance that saw Charlotte dominate the game from start to finish. The Hornets jumped out to a 36-33 lead following the first quarter and they bolstered that advantage following a 26-23 lead in the second quarter. Charlotte held a six-point lead at the break, but the Hornets pulled away for good following a 36-20 score in the third quarter that closed things out for good. The Hornets didn't back down in the final 12 minutes, though, and they won the final quarter by a 37-26 score in the final 12 minutes of action. In the end, Charlotte dominated from start to finish to come away with the win.
Terry Rozier had 31 points to carry the Hornets offensively -- he added four assists, three rebounds and three steals in 29 minutes. Gordon Hayward ended with 23 points, nine assists and five rebounds. LaMelo Ball ended with 19 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals, while P.J. Washington had 16 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals. Malik Monk had 18 points off the bench.
Surprisingly, Ricky Rubio had 20 points to carry the Timberwolves offensively -- he also had nine assists and four rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns registered 16 points and 15 boards but also adding three assists. Anthony Edwards registered 19 points and five rebounds, while Jake Layman had 14 points off the bench. No other Minnesota player scored more than 10 points in what was a poor offensive performance from the Timberwolves.
Hawks Rally For Comeback Win
By Dan Bruno
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the host Orlando Magic, 115-112, at Amway Center on Wednesday evening.
The Magic got out to a great start at home with a, 39-27, lead after one quarter. They maintained control through the second, where they outscored the visitors by seven, to take a 19-point lead into halftime. The Hawks came out stronger in the third and cut it to a six-point game halfway through the quarter, but the Magic pushed their lead back up to 12, heading into the final frame. The Hawks kept chipping away in the fourth and made it a four-point game, with four minutes to go. They then outscored the hosts, 13-6, the rest of the way to complete the impressive comeback win. This marks the second straight win for the Hawks and the fifth straight loss for the Magic.
Trae Young led the Hawks with 32 points, eight assists, four rebounds and two steals, in 34 minutes. Danilo Gallinari followed up with 23 points, nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block, while John Collins added 15 points, nine rebounds and a block. The Hawks shot 44 percent from the field, including 21-of-45 from long range.
Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic led the Magic with 29 points, nine rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block, in 36 minutes. Terrence Ross added 28 points, five rebounds, four assists and a steal, while Michael Carter-Williams totaled 21 points, six rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block. The Magic shot 42 percent from the field, including 13-of-35 from deep.
The Magic (13-23) will look to bounce back as they take on the Heat in Miami on Thursday. The Hawks (16-20) take on the Raptors on Thursday.
The Magic got out to a great start at home with a, 39-27, lead after one quarter. They maintained control through the second, where they outscored the visitors by seven, to take a 19-point lead into halftime. The Hawks came out stronger in the third and cut it to a six-point game halfway through the quarter, but the Magic pushed their lead back up to 12, heading into the final frame. The Hawks kept chipping away in the fourth and made it a four-point game, with four minutes to go. They then outscored the hosts, 13-6, the rest of the way to complete the impressive comeback win. This marks the second straight win for the Hawks and the fifth straight loss for the Magic.
Trae Young led the Hawks with 32 points, eight assists, four rebounds and two steals, in 34 minutes. Danilo Gallinari followed up with 23 points, nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block, while John Collins added 15 points, nine rebounds and a block. The Hawks shot 44 percent from the field, including 21-of-45 from long range.
Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic led the Magic with 29 points, nine rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block, in 36 minutes. Terrence Ross added 28 points, five rebounds, four assists and a steal, while Michael Carter-Williams totaled 21 points, six rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block. The Magic shot 42 percent from the field, including 13-of-35 from deep.
The Magic (13-23) will look to bounce back as they take on the Heat in Miami on Thursday. The Hawks (16-20) take on the Raptors on Thursday.
Mavs Notch Third Straight Win
By Dan Bruno
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder, 87-78, at American Airlines Center on Wednesday evening.
The contest got out to a tight start as the Mavericks held a two-point lead after one quarter. The Thunder kept it close through the second, but the Mavericks maintained the advantage and push their lead to seven, by halftime. The Mavs came out strong in the third and pushed their lead up to 19, before the Thunder cut it back to a 14-point game heading into the final frame. The Mavs took complete control in the fourth, where they pushed their lead to a game-high 22 points halfway through the quarter and cruised to the finish for their third straight win.
Kristaps Porzingis came up big for the Mavericks with 19 points and 13 rebounds, in 33 minutes. Tim Hardaway Jr. followed up with 19 points, six rebounds and two assists, while Josh Richardson chipped in 16 points, six rebounds and four steals. The Mavs shot 38 percent from the field, including 8-of-40 from long range.
Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the high-point man for the Thunder, with 15 points on 5-of-15 shooting, in 34 minutes. Darius Bazley totaled 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Ty Jerome added 13 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal. The Thunder shot 33 percent from the field, including 9-of-39 from long range.
The Thunder (14-21) will look to bounce back as they take on the Spurs in San Antonio on Wednesday. The Mavericks (18-16) play host to the Spurs on next Wednesday.
The contest got out to a tight start as the Mavericks held a two-point lead after one quarter. The Thunder kept it close through the second, but the Mavericks maintained the advantage and push their lead to seven, by halftime. The Mavs came out strong in the third and pushed their lead up to 19, before the Thunder cut it back to a 14-point game heading into the final frame. The Mavs took complete control in the fourth, where they pushed their lead to a game-high 22 points halfway through the quarter and cruised to the finish for their third straight win.
Kristaps Porzingis came up big for the Mavericks with 19 points and 13 rebounds, in 33 minutes. Tim Hardaway Jr. followed up with 19 points, six rebounds and two assists, while Josh Richardson chipped in 16 points, six rebounds and four steals. The Mavs shot 38 percent from the field, including 8-of-40 from long range.
Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the high-point man for the Thunder, with 15 points on 5-of-15 shooting, in 34 minutes. Darius Bazley totaled 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Ty Jerome added 13 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal. The Thunder shot 33 percent from the field, including 9-of-39 from long range.
The Thunder (14-21) will look to bounce back as they take on the Spurs in San Antonio on Wednesday. The Mavericks (18-16) play host to the Spurs on next Wednesday.
Blazers Defeat Warriors, 108-106
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the host Golden State Warriors, 108-106, at Chase Center on Wednesday.
There were five ties and 10 lead changes in the final 15 minutes of this game, with Portland scoring the final seven points to prevail. In fact, they forced the Warriors to miss their last six shots in the final 1:43, with Damian Lillard drawing a charge on Draymond Green with 4.1 seconds left to seal the win. The Trail Blazers went 22-of-26 from the free-throw line while the Warriors hit just 9-of-14. Amazingly, Golden State out-assisted Portland, 27-15, while out-rebounding them, 54-47.
The Trail Blazers (20-14) were led by Lillard, collecting 22 points, five rebounds, six assists and two steals despite shooting 6-of-17 from the field. Carmelo Anthony led the bench with 22 points, two rebounds and four assists. Robert Covington generated 15 points, nine rebounds, two steals and three blocks. Enes Kanter had 11 points and 14 rebounds,
The Warriors (19-17) were led by Stephen Curry and his 35 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals. Andrew Wiggins amassed 14 points, five rebounds and three assists. Draymond Green accrued five points, nine rebounds, 12 assists and three steals. Kent Bazemore totaled 12 points and six boards.
Both teams will play the second half of a back-to-back set on Thursday, with Portland playing host to the Sacramento Kings and Golden State traveling to face the Phoenix Suns.
There were five ties and 10 lead changes in the final 15 minutes of this game, with Portland scoring the final seven points to prevail. In fact, they forced the Warriors to miss their last six shots in the final 1:43, with Damian Lillard drawing a charge on Draymond Green with 4.1 seconds left to seal the win. The Trail Blazers went 22-of-26 from the free-throw line while the Warriors hit just 9-of-14. Amazingly, Golden State out-assisted Portland, 27-15, while out-rebounding them, 54-47.
The Trail Blazers (20-14) were led by Lillard, collecting 22 points, five rebounds, six assists and two steals despite shooting 6-of-17 from the field. Carmelo Anthony led the bench with 22 points, two rebounds and four assists. Robert Covington generated 15 points, nine rebounds, two steals and three blocks. Enes Kanter had 11 points and 14 rebounds,
The Warriors (19-17) were led by Stephen Curry and his 35 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals. Andrew Wiggins amassed 14 points, five rebounds and three assists. Draymond Green accrued five points, nine rebounds, 12 assists and three steals. Kent Bazemore totaled 12 points and six boards.
Both teams will play the second half of a back-to-back set on Thursday, with Portland playing host to the Sacramento Kings and Golden State traveling to face the Phoenix Suns.
Kings Defeat Lakers, 123-120
The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, 123-120, at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday.
While Los Angeles had to play this game without Anthony Davis and LeBron James, this game came down to the final shot. In fact, the Lakers had six shots in the final six seconds to either tie or take the lead, but missed all of them. That emphasizes just how close it was, taking 11 ties and 14 lead changes to determine a winner while neither team led by more than eight points for the final 30 minutes of play. The Kings shot 60 percent from the field and 48 percent from three-point range while holding the Lakers to 53 percent from the field and 44 percent from long range. In addition, Sacramento out-assisted Los Angeles, 32-27, while outscoring their starters by 28 points.
The Lakers (25-12) were led by Dennis Schroder, totaling 28 points and nine assists. Kyle Kuzma generated 25 points, 13 rebounds and three assists. Markieff Morris collected 11 points, five rebounds and three assists. Montrezl Harrell led the bench with 26 points and 12 rebounds.
The Kings (14-21) were led by Buddy Hield and his 29 points, six rebounds and six assists. De'Aaron Fox tallied 23 points, eight assists and three steals. Harrison Barnes compiled 20 points, three rebounds and six assists. Richaun Holmes provided 16 points and nine rebounds while Marvin Bagley had 14 points and five boards.
This marks the final game before the All-Star break for the Lakers, while Sacramento plays host to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday for their final game.
While Los Angeles had to play this game without Anthony Davis and LeBron James, this game came down to the final shot. In fact, the Lakers had six shots in the final six seconds to either tie or take the lead, but missed all of them. That emphasizes just how close it was, taking 11 ties and 14 lead changes to determine a winner while neither team led by more than eight points for the final 30 minutes of play. The Kings shot 60 percent from the field and 48 percent from three-point range while holding the Lakers to 53 percent from the field and 44 percent from long range. In addition, Sacramento out-assisted Los Angeles, 32-27, while outscoring their starters by 28 points.
The Lakers (25-12) were led by Dennis Schroder, totaling 28 points and nine assists. Kyle Kuzma generated 25 points, 13 rebounds and three assists. Markieff Morris collected 11 points, five rebounds and three assists. Montrezl Harrell led the bench with 26 points and 12 rebounds.
The Kings (14-21) were led by Buddy Hield and his 29 points, six rebounds and six assists. De'Aaron Fox tallied 23 points, eight assists and three steals. Harrison Barnes compiled 20 points, three rebounds and six assists. Richaun Holmes provided 16 points and nine rebounds while Marvin Bagley had 14 points and five boards.
This marks the final game before the All-Star break for the Lakers, while Sacramento plays host to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday for their final game.