Lakers Stumble Against Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by the Sacramento Kings, 113-101, only their third loss of the season. The Lakers played sloppy basketball for all 48 minutes, shooting a mere 35.7% in the second half, whereas Sacramento shot 52.5%. Kobe Bryant led LA with 28 points, and Pau Gasol followed with 25 points and 12 rebounds. Francisco Garcia and John Salmons both had 21 points for the Kings.