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Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 131-127 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night, fans praised veteran LeBron James and first-year coach JJ Redick for leading the team to a 3-0 start.
The Kings fell to 0-2 after losing 117-115 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in their season opener.
In his 22nd season, James finished the night with a triple-double, recording 32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, shooting 12 of 22 from the field in the win. Anthony Davis recorded his third straight 30-plus point game, contributing 31 points, nine rebounds and two blocks.
On the other hand, Domantas Sabonis led the Kings with a triple-double, scoring 29 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and passing out 10 assists.
The 3-0 start marks the Lakers’ first since the 2010-11 season, when they opened the season with an eight-game winning streak under coach Phil Jackson and NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
Lakers fans are praising Redick’s approach and hands-on coaching style in his first year with the Lakers along with James in his seventh year with the team.
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James recorded the 113th triple-double in his career, with 32 points through 12-for-22 shooting, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists.
LAL begins a five-game road trip Monday at PHX. https://t.co/yOgS2vttpx
JJ Redick is a genius!!
All the negative things I’ve tweeted about JJ Redick or said, I take back. It’s the real deal
JJ Riddick is the real deal!
Happy Lakers fan @oprahsideclark
The Lakers are 3-0 since trading Darvin Hamm for JJ Redick and just won back-to-back. pic.twitter.com/67nLlucoiA
Matt π₯ππ― @matttalksports
LeBron James scored a 32-point triple-double. amazing! And he’s still playing at a high level! πππ #Strive for greatness @kingjames
After defeating the Phoenix Suns 123-116, it will face Los Angeles for the second time this season on Monday, as it will travel to the Foot Print Center in Phoenix.
