The Los Angeles Lakers are currently undefeated in 2023 so far. The Lakers extended their winning streak to five games with a gutsy 136-134 win over the Sacramento Kings. The Golden 1 Center was loud with both Lakers and Kings fans alike. The game felt like a playoff atmosphere and could be a sign of things to come. Lakers Head Coach Darvin Ham spoke on his team’s positive momentum and play postgame.
“Trending in the right direction and learning from our mistakes,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. “At the end of the day, everything we have gone through I think has been a huge education for us. We are trending in the right direction currently.”
LeBron James has been on an absolute tear as of late. He led the way for the Lakers with 37 points on 14-for-28 shooting. James knocked down 1-for-6 from behind the three-point line. He hit 8-for-9 from the free-throw line. James also grabbed eight rebounds and dished out seven assists.
More Lakers Contributions
- Thomas Bryant scored 29 points and grabbed 14 rebounds.
- Dennis Schroder scored 27 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out two assists.
- Russell Westbrook scored 23 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out 15 assists.
The Los Angeles Lakers travel to Denver, Colorado to face the Denver Nuggets on Monday, 1/9/23. Tip-off from the Ball Arena is at 9 pm Eastern/ 7 pm Mountain Time.
