The Los Angeles Lakers opened up an early lead over the Sacramento Kings that delivered enough impact to let them slip away from an ugly fourth quarter with a 99-86 victory. Notching back-to-back wins is a big step for the Lakers, who haven’t won a second game in a row since Dec. 9.
Lonzo Ball racked up an unusual double-double, dishing 11 assists and grabbing 11 rebounds but only scoring five points. His 2-of-10 shooting night, despite impacting the game, is the kind of thing the Lakers were missing even if his own scoring was out of sync.