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Lakers dethrone Kings in preseason opener

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their preseason campaign with a commanding 127-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings, establishing an early dominance that saw them lead by as much as 33 points at one stretch. The Lakers' offense was electric, shooting 50% from the field and 45.5% from three-point range while dishing out 29 assists.

Luka Dončić, who started slowly, turned the game around with back-to-back triples, sparking a 10-2 run that put Los Angeles ahead by six points early. Quentin Grimes and Matisse Thybulle also contributed key buckets, while Cameron Carr added a fast-break dunk to solidify the Lakers' momentum.

The Kings, led by Darius Acuff Jr. and Zach LaVine, managed just eight combined points in the first half before a brief 9-0 run in the third quarter failed to close the gap, as Los Angeles maintained a 26-point lead at halftime and extended it to 22 by the end of the third quarter.

The bench, including Jaden Hardy and Chris Mañon, stepped up in the final frame, ensuring the Lakers' commanding win in their preseason opener.

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