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Dončić, Reaves connect as Lakers beat Kings 114–110
Luka Dončić scored 23 points and Austin Reaves returned to the lineup as Los Angeles improved to 2–1 in preseason play.
The Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 114–110 Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena, according to the NBA’s official game record. The Los Angeles Times reported that Dončić and Reaves each played 25 minutes and combined as ballhandlers from the opening possession.
Final: Lakers 114, Kings 110
Luka Dončić: 23 points
Austin Reaves: 8 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds
Preseason record: Lakers 2–1
Backcourt gets its first extended look
Reaves made his preseason debut after missing the first two exhibition games with an ankle issue. Dončić hit a long one-legged three-pointer in the second quarter, while reserve forward Sandro Mamukelashvili added 19 points.
The Times reported that center Walker Kessler remained out with a finger injury, though coach JJ Redick said the issue was not considered concerning and that Kessler was expected to play during the preseason.
Sources: Los Angeles Times → and NBA official box score →