NBA: Lakers rally to beat Sacramento 121-114

Young Lakers close out game with 18-4 run in 4th quarter, Lebron sits out for 3rd straight game

By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun

ANKARA (AA) - Los Angeles Lakers defeated Sacramento Kings 121-114 on Sunday evening in the NBA, marking their first victory since Lebron James sat out with a groin injury.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored a season-high 26 points, Josh Hart added 22 as the Lakers closed out the game on a 18-4 run, improving to 21 wins and 16 losses in the season.

Brandon Ingram was also influential in the victory as he scored 21 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and dished out 9 assists.

De’Aaron Fox led Sacramento with 26 points, while Buddy Hield and Bogdan Bogdanovic each scored 21 points in a losing effort.

Here are the scores of Sunday evening:

Orlando Magic - Detroit Pistons: 109-107

Miami Heat - Minnesota Timberwolves: 104-113

Toronto Raptors - Chicago Bulls: 95-89

Dallas Mavericks - Oklahoma City Thunder: 105-103

Portland Trail Blazers - Philadelphia 76ers: 129-95

Los Angeles Lakers - Sacramento Kings: 121-114

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