The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak by defeating the Sacramento Kings in an offensive outburst. They rallied from a 15-point deficit in the third quarter.
According to LA Times, the Lakers shot 60 percent from the field and a whopping 70.4 percent from the three-point line. They also had four players score 20 points in a single game for the first time since 1998.
The Lakers' 19 three-pointers set a franchise record, according to ESPN.
Point guard Jordan Farmar scored a career-high 30 points in 29 minutes off the bench, and he dished out seven assists. He shined from downtown, shooting 8-for-10. Shooting guard Jodie Meeks and center Pau Gasol each added 22 points. Meeks shot a perfect 8-for-8 in doing so. Guard MarShon Brooks scored 23 points, continuing to shine with the Lakers since being traded from the Golden State Warriors.
The Kings were led in scoring by small forward Rudy Gay with 32 points. Power forward Derrick Williams added 26 points and 12 rebounds.
The Lakers remain in last place in the Western Conference a game behind the Kings. They will travel to face the Portland Trail Blazers next on Monday.
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