The Los Angeles Lakers (18-13) erupted in the second half, overpowering the Sacramento Kings (13-19) for a 132-122 victory on December 29.
Los Angeles Lakers Top Performers:
Anthony Davis 36 PTS | 15 REB | 8 AST | 64.0 FPS
Davis has been dominant, racking up five 30-point games and four 15-rebound performances this month. His playmaking is improving, but his stocks are trending downward.
Austin Reaves 26 PTS | 6 REB | 16 AST | 52.2 FPS
Reaves is scorching hot, delivering two straight 25-point, 10-assist performances with at least 3 three-pointers.
Rui Hachimura 21 PTS | 4 REB | 2 BLK | 33.8 FPS
Hachimura is putting up 19.5 points with at least four threes in the last two games, while also adding decent stock numbers.
Max Christie 16 PTS | 2 STL | 1 BLK | 29.2 FPS
Christie is a must-have, averaging 16.3 points and producing consistent steals in recent outings.
Dalton Knecht 18 PTS | 2 REB | 1 AST | 21.9 FPS
Knecht has been stepping up amid injuries to the Lakers. He’s been impressive from the field, but his three-point shooting is lagging behind.
Sacramento Kings Top Performers:
De’Aaron Fox 29 PTS | 12 AST | 4 STL | 65.0 FPS
Fox is pouring in points, racking up 23+ in six straight games. He’s a master at the line, shooting 82.0%, but his 29.4% three-point shooting is a different story. Still, he’s a strong contributor across the stat sheet.
DeMar DeRozan 25 PTS | 6 REB | 7 AST | 44.7 FPS
DeRozan is finally trending upwards but a tough schedule lies ahead, putting his momentum to the test.
Domantas Sabonis 14 PTS | 12 REB | 7 AST | 37.9 FPS
Sabonis posted his lowest scoring output of the month but remained a steady contributor, logging a double-double in 10 of his last 11 games.
Malik Monk 20 PTS | 6 REB | 7 AST | 36.7 FPS
Monk’s scoring was much better today but his performance in other areas was lackluster.
Keon Ellis 11 PTS | 1 STL | 1 BLK | 19.7 FPS
Ellis is a defensive force with stock-stuffing potential and he even went a perfect 3-for-3 from three today. But he’s yet to secure consistent playing time.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Keegan Murray 5 PTS | 2-7 FG | 1-6 3PT
Murray is in a bit of a funk, shooting a dismal 5-of-24 from three. His rebounding has been inconsistent too.
