The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night in what was their final of six preseason games.
Players have been in and out of the lineup for various reasons all preseason, but JJ Redick’s plan going into the preseason finale was for all of the healthy guys to suit up for a dress rehearsal before Opening Night. Redick stuck to that plan but the Lakers weren’t able to close out the preseason on a high note, blowing a fourth quarter lead and losing 117-116.
Redick started Gabe Vincent, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton in this one, which likely will be the team’s first five to begin the season.