Three Things to Know: Lakers vs Kings, 11-15-23

The Los Angeles Lakers (6-5) will be facing the Sacramento Kings (5-4) on the second night of a back-to-back game at Crypto.com Arena, bringing with them a 3-game winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. Pacific on Spectrum SportsNet and Spectrum SportsNet+.

Here are three key things to keep in mind ahead of this match-up:

THREE-POINT BARRAGE
The Lakers had been struggling with their three-point percentage, ranking last in the NBA at a mere 30.4%. However, after a strong performance against the Memphis Grizzlies, the team managed to score a franchise-record-tying 22 3’s on just 35 attempts, boosting their season average to 34.0%. Several players were instrumental in this achievement, including D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James, among others.

Shooting can be contagious in the NBA, as explained by LeBron James.

LEBRON ON A BACK-TO-BACK
LeBron James’ performance in back-to-back games will be something to watch, as he is making his return after missing a game due to injury. His presence can greatly impact the Lakers’ performance against the Kings.

LAKERS IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT SCENARIOS
The Lakers’ success in the In-Season Tournament will heavily depend on the upcoming games against Portland and Utah. Winning these games will secure their advancement in the tournament and a potential wild card spot. Points differentials will play a key role in determining their seeding and the teams’ advancing to the quarterfinals.