The Los Angeles Lakers (15-12) stepped up in the clutch and pulled away with a 113-100 win over the Sacramento Kings (13-15) on December 20.
Los Angeles Lakers Top Performers:
Anthony Davis 21 PTS | 20 REB | 6 BLK | 74.0 PTS
Davis has been outstanding, recording his seventh double-double in December alone. He’s also averaging 5.0 stocks and making 7.0 free throws in his last five games.
Austin Reaves 25 PTS | 5 AST | 3 STL | 46.5 FPS
Reaves is steadily returning to form, averaging 20.6 points, 6.3 assists, and hitting 3 three-pointers per game over his last three outings.
LeBron James 19 PTS | 6 REB | 7 AST | 37.7 FPS
The King has struggled from three, yet he has sustained his strong scoring and all-around performance, averaging 23.6 points in December.
D’Angelo Russell 16 PTS | 6 REB | 1 STL | 30.7 FPS
DLo had a much better scoring performance today, but he remains inefficient, with his stats still falling short for a guard.
Rui Hachimura 10 PTS | 5 REB | 2 AST | 15.0 FPS
Hachimura is on a downward trend, posting just 9.0 points and 3.3 turnovers in his last three games.
Sacramento Kings Top Performers:
Domantas Sabonis 18 PTS | 12 REB | 9 AST | 49.9 FPS
Sabonis is having an impressive stretch, recording his sixth consecutive double-double. His efficiency has been remarkable, shooting 62.7% from the field, while contributing 5.5 assists with only 1.3 turnovers in December.
De’Aaron Fox 26 PTS | 5 AST | 3 STL | 42.1 FPS
Fox is cold from deep, making just 8-of-30 attempts, but he still scored 21+ points in 6 of his last 8 games. His all-around play is solid, though turnovers remain high.
Keegan Murray 10 PTS | 7 REB | 2 STL | 28.9 FPS
Murray is a consistent contributor in rebounds but his offensive game is still a work in progress.
Malik Monk 17 PTS | 3 REB | 4 AST | 24.6 FPS
Monk has been a strong scorer, posting 16+ points in his last 8 games, but his turnovers have jumped in his last two games.
DeMar DeRozan 10 PTS | 5 REB | 4 AST | 24.0 FPS
DeRozan was limited today, having averaged 22.4 points in December. His steals remain a steady part of his game.
