LeBron James posts ‘surreal' triple-double in Lakers' comeback win over Kings

LeBron James achieved his first triple-double of the season, contributing significantly with 16 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a victory against the Sacramento Kings, 131-127. This marks their first 3-0 start since the 2010-11 season. At 39, James recorded season-highs with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, with a remarkable scoring run late in the game. Prior to this game, his scoring was notably lower.

The Lakers had not prevailed over the Kings since January 2023, ending a challenging streak of five consecutive losses. Anthony Davis added strength to the Lakers' performance with 31 points and nine rebounds, continuing his streak of scoring 30 or more points in every game this season. Davis highlighted the team's transformation, asserting their strengthened reputation in the league. The story is ongoing and will be updated with further developments.