LeBron James claimed his 11th triple-double of the season on Saturday as the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their first victory since the death of Kobe Bryant, winning 129-113 at the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers headed to Sacramento with purpose after losing their first game following Bryant’s passing – against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. James’ 15 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds combined with Anthony Davis’ 21 points to ensure the Lakers secured the win. Shoutout to Lakers Nation chanting in Sacramento 💜💛 (📺: @SpectrumSN) pic.twitter.com/QTkRIs09Rh — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 2, 2020The victory continued the team’s strong record away from home, making them the first team in NBA history to win 15 consecutive Western Conference road games. An impressive third quarter, in which the visitors outscored the Cavaliers 44-19, helped stop a 10-game streak of losing on the road.

Source: Irish Examiner February 02, 2020 07:30 UTC