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Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Season 2021-22 || 2nd QTR Highlights | 714TV | #Filmora
LAL 64 - ATL 61 ------(All clips property of the NBA. No copyright infringement is intended. All videos are edited to follow the "Free Use" guideline of YouTube------ NBA Highlights and News on this channel. Subscribe!Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDhewTuCfySdl_O2JtdXUQg/join LeBron James scored 23 of his 32 points in the second half, Malik Monk added a season-high 29 and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Atlanta Hawks 134-118 Friday night for their first four-game winning streak of the season. Avery Bradley and Talen Horton-Tucker scored 21 points apiece for the Lakers, who have won five of six overall while remaining perfect on a five-game homestand that ends Sunday. With Anthony Davis the only major contributor still absent from their injury-plagued roster, the Lakers had a season-high 37 assists and continued to play their most cohesive basketball of their tumultuous season. ''We're getting our guys back,'' said James, who also had nine assists, eight rebounds, four steals and three blocked shots. ''It's literally that simple. We're starting to see what we have because guys are in the lineup. Soon we're getting (Kendrick) Nunn as well, and not too long after that, AD returns. When you're building a team with depth and chemistry on the floor, and when too many guys are out, it's too early to gauge it.'' Trae Young had 25 points and 14 assists, and John Collins scored 21 points in his return to the Hawks, who have lost five of seven amid significant coronavirus problems. Atlanta dropped to 2-3 on a six-game trip, its longest of the season. Los Angeles led by 19 early in the fourth quarter, but Atlanta trimmed the margin to 10 before the Lakers closed it out with dramatic dunks from James and Monk, who soared through the lane for a put-back slam with 1:56 to play. Monk scored 21 points in the first half while hitting eight of his first nine shots in his latest impressive performance for the Lakers, who signed him as a free agent in the offseason. Monk averaged 20.7 points per game in Los Angeles' previous six games starting on Christmas, showing off his quick-release jumper with multiple 3-pointers in every outing. ''What we love about him is that he can create, and he can be a finisher,'' Lakers coach Frank Vogel said. ''He's playing really well in all ways you can offensively.'' Coach Nate McMillan is still away from the Hawks under the NBA's health and safety protocols, but starters Collins and Bogdan Bogdanovic returned to uniform after clearing the protocols earlier in the week. Collins had missed the Hawks' previous five games, and Bogdanovic scored 15 points after missing the last four. Once again, Atlanta's main problem was defense: The Hawks yielded at least 130 points for the eighth time since November and in its fourth consecutive loss. ''We've got to do a better job,'' Atlanta interim coach Joe Prunty said. ''Because in a game like tonight, you have a guy like Malik Monk and Avery Bradley who weren't necessarily causing the problems, but they were getting the benefits. We need to be better defensively.'' Young added nine rebounds to another outstanding performance despite a lower back injury that forced him to miss Atlanta's last game in Sacramento after he dropped 56 in Portland on Monday. ''I think defense is an effort thing,'' said Young, who broke Dominique Wilkins' franchise record by scoring at least 25 points in his 17th consecutive game. ''It's not necessarily a skill too much. It's more about effort and your want, and a lot of it is game plan. Those two things to hand in hand, and I think we've got to do better on both of them. We've got to want it more.'' TIP-INS Lakers: Austin Reaves' contract also became fully guaranteed Friday in an unsurprising decision. The rookie is a regular rotation player off LA's bench. ... James passed Alvin Robertson for 10th place on the NBA's career steals list in the second half. ... Russell Westbrook had nine points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds before fouling out just shy of his eighth triple-double of the season. BRADLEY SUPER Bradley scored 16 points in an outstanding first half and hit four 3-pointers in his first game since his contract with the Lakers became guaranteed for the rest of the season. Thanks be to God Thanks to my Family and friends all over the world... Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDhewTuCfySdl_O2JtdXUQg Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Online-Treasure-232429284624174/ Timebucks Referral: If you want to earn money while watching Youtube videos https://timebucks.com/?refID=218096769 Online Shopping: All Products: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/8jCEJrS?dp=218096769 Youtube Playlist: https://newsonthegotoday.com/i0cqfj Just press continue to watch the video
REACTION: Saints defeat Falcons 30-20 but miss playoffs
After Further Review On Demand is powered by BREC Golf Matt Moscona recap and reacts to the Saints season finale win over the Atlanta Falcons. We break down the big day by the Saints defense and RB Alvin Kamara. We react to the 49ers win which eliminates the Saints from playoff contention. We put a bow on the season and look ahead to the offseason. Follow us on twitter: @mattmoscona, @1045espn
New Orleans Saints Miss Playoffs But Affirm Bright Future With Convincing Win
The New Orleans Saints might not be postseason bound, but they did enough in Atlanta to handle their business and remind their players, future players, and others paying attention of their competitive spirit and winning culture. Between loosing Drew Brees, chopping down the salary cap, replacing players at just about every position, a record-breaking 58 unique starters, Hurricane Ida, and COVID outbreaks, the New Orleans Saints went through the ringer. But whether it was Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill, Tevor Siemian, or Ian Book under center, Sean Payton was prepared and ready to compete - a clear Coach of the Year candidate. Cam Jordan, Kwon Alexander, Alvin Kamara, and Marcus Davenport - among others - all had standout performances in the Saints' 30-20 victory over the rival Atlanta Falcons. Although the Los Angeles Rams couldn't hold up their end of the bargain and the Saints will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2017, New Orleans needs not be pitied. As the team proved itself to be one of the most competitive and resilient rosters in the NFL. Offseason storylines are on the way. Will Dennis Allen be the Saints defensive coordinator? Will the Saints be able to keep Marcus Williams? What's happening at quarterback? All just part of what is setting up to be a very intriguing offseason in the Big Easy. Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On Saints Podcast on these platforms… 🎧 Apple https://apple.co/3tzKxZe 🎧 Spotify https://bit.ly/lockedonsaints 🎧 Audacy https://bit.ly/3fbxW9B 🎧 Google https://bit.ly/3hmkmD6 🎧 Megaphone https://bit.ly/3y9ULmz Follow Locked On Podcast Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnNetwork Check out all of our NFL Coverage: linktr.ee/lockedonnfl Follow Ross on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RossJacksonNOLA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.
WELL THAT SUCKED! Saints fan throws tirade after Saints eliminated from playoffs thanks to the Rams
Never thought I'd post a reaction video angry after a Saints win. But here we are. Every year. Every f'n year we get our hearts broken in January. Even when we ask for the bare minimum! All we wanted was a playoff berth. We weren't even asking for a Super Bowl. And the football gods, AS USUAL, trolled us and made sure our season went down in the most painful way possible. I hate it. I'm tired of it. And this led to a very emotional, intense, and foul language reaction video. Sorry for all the F bombs but THIS is how I, and a lot of Saints fans, get when it's a high stake game lol. If nothing else with these reaction videos, I want to show yall authentic reaction. Rams even had me getting into it with my fiancee! LOL. Hopefully it entertains y'all atleast. I'm sure it will Falcons and Bucs fans. And as usual, anything I say during the emotion of a game should NOT be held against me in the court of law. #saints #rams #falcons #49ers #nfl #reaction If you enjoyed this video, SUBSCRIBE!!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKedjV7NSiAvjL0m4Eu96A?sub_confirmation=1 ...or not, I'm a description, not the law. YOU THINK I'M COOL ENOUGH TO FOLLOW ON OTHER PLATFORMS?: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/JonoBarnes INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/JonoBarnes FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/JonoBarnesTV TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@JonoBarnesTV 0:00 WARNING: This video will contain a strong reaction and rant 0:27 Intro 4:46 Alvin Kamara Big Run 5:02 SAINTS TOUCHDOWN Taysom Hill to Adam Trautman 5:19 Saints sack Matt Ryan 5:26 1st quarter naiveness 5:38 Brett Maher misses Field Goal 5:45 The Rams go up 17-0...certainly they won't blow it? 5:50 Taysom Hill injury 6:15 Ty Montgomery dropped touchdown 6:31 SAINTS TOUCHDOWN (Trevor Siemian to Tre'quan Smith) 6:48 Paulson Adebo amazing interception on Matt Ryan 7:05 Malcolm Jenkins causes fumble 7:41 SAINTS TOUCHDOWN (Trevor Siemian to Juwan Johnson) 8:08 Sucks being right 8:43 Rams let 49ers come back 8:47 Falcons Touchdown (Qadree Ollison) 9:06 Starting to accept the football gods screwing us again 9:21 Saints defense causes fumble 9:37 Rams score touchdown 9:54 Rams sack Jimmy Garoppolo 10:00 PLEADING to the football gods 10:10 Rams just need one more stop 10:19 Me and my wife get into it because I was on edge 10:36 Rams choke 11:29 Falcons score garbage touchdown, who cares 11:42 My analysis on the Saints season 12:02 First rant on Rams 12:41 Matt Stafford throws game losing interception and the Saints season is over 13:01 I snapped. NSFW.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Season 2021-22 || 1st QTR Highlights | 714TV | #Filmora
LAL 34 - ATL 28 ------(All clips property of the NBA. No copyright infringement is intended. All videos are edited to follow the "Free Use" guideline of YouTube------ NBA Highlights and News on this channel. Subscribe!Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDhewTuCfySdl_O2JtdXUQg/join LeBron James scored 23 of his 32 points in the second half, Malik Monk added a season-high 29 and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Atlanta Hawks 134-118 Friday night for their first four-game winning streak of the season. Avery Bradley and Talen Horton-Tucker scored 21 points apiece for the Lakers, who have won five of six overall while remaining perfect on a five-game homestand that ends Sunday. With Anthony Davis the only major contributor still absent from their injury-plagued roster, the Lakers had a season-high 37 assists and continued to play their most cohesive basketball of their tumultuous season. ''We're getting our guys back,'' said James, who also had nine assists, eight rebounds, four steals and three blocked shots. ''It's literally that simple. We're starting to see what we have because guys are in the lineup. Soon we're getting (Kendrick) Nunn as well, and not too long after that, AD returns. When you're building a team with depth and chemistry on the floor, and when too many guys are out, it's too early to gauge it.'' Trae Young had 25 points and 14 assists, and John Collins scored 21 points in his return to the Hawks, who have lost five of seven amid significant coronavirus problems. Atlanta dropped to 2-3 on a six-game trip, its longest of the season. Los Angeles led by 19 early in the fourth quarter, but Atlanta trimmed the margin to 10 before the Lakers closed it out with dramatic dunks from James and Monk, who soared through the lane for a put-back slam with 1:56 to play. Monk scored 21 points in the first half while hitting eight of his first nine shots in his latest impressive performance for the Lakers, who signed him as a free agent in the offseason. Monk averaged 20.7 points per game in Los Angeles' previous six games starting on Christmas, showing off his quick-release jumper with multiple 3-pointers in every outing. ''What we love about him is that he can create, and he can be a finisher,'' Lakers coach Frank Vogel said. ''He's playing really well in all ways you can offensively.'' Coach Nate McMillan is still away from the Hawks under the NBA's health and safety protocols, but starters Collins and Bogdan Bogdanovic returned to uniform after clearing the protocols earlier in the week. Collins had missed the Hawks' previous five games, and Bogdanovic scored 15 points after missing the last four. Once again, Atlanta's main problem was defense: The Hawks yielded at least 130 points for the eighth time since November and in its fourth consecutive loss. ''We've got to do a better job,'' Atlanta interim coach Joe Prunty said. ''Because in a game like tonight, you have a guy like Malik Monk and Avery Bradley who weren't necessarily causing the problems, but they were getting the benefits. We need to be better defensively.'' Young added nine rebounds to another outstanding performance despite a lower back injury that forced him to miss Atlanta's last game in Sacramento after he dropped 56 in Portland on Monday. ''I think defense is an effort thing,'' said Young, who broke Dominique Wilkins' franchise record by scoring at least 25 points in his 17th consecutive game. ''It's not necessarily a skill too much. It's more about effort and your want, and a lot of it is game plan. Those two things to hand in hand, and I think we've got to do better on both of them. We've got to want it more.'' TIP-INS Lakers: Austin Reaves' contract also became fully guaranteed Friday in an unsurprising decision. The rookie is a regular rotation player off LA's bench. ... James passed Alvin Robertson for 10th place on the NBA's career steals list in the second half. ... Russell Westbrook had nine points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds before fouling out just shy of his eighth triple-double of the season. BRADLEY SUPER Bradley scored 16 points in an outstanding first half and hit four 3-pointers in his first game since his contract with the Lakers became guaranteed for the rest of the season. Thanks be to God Thanks to my Family and friends all over the world... Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDhewTuCfySdl_O2JtdXUQg Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Online-Treasure-232429284624174/ Timebucks Referral: If you want to earn money while watching Youtube videos https://timebucks.com/?refID=218096769 Online Shopping: All Products: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/8jCEJrS?dp=218096769 Youtube Playlist: https://newsonthegotoday.com/i0cqfj Just press continue to watch the video
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings 3 NBA Season 2021-22 || 4th QTR Highlights | 714TV | #Filmora
LAL 122 - SAC 114 ------(All clips property of the NBA. No copyright infringement is intended. All videos are edited to follow the "Free Use" guideline of YouTube------ NBA Highlights and News on this channel. Subscribe!Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDhewTuCfySdl_O2JtdXUQg/join LeBron James scored 14 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, Malik Monk added 11 of his 24 in the final seven minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Sacramento Kings 122-114 on Tuesday night for their fourth win in five games. Talen Horton-Tucker scored 19 points for the Lakers, who rallied from a late seven-point deficit with one big basket after another from Monk and James. Monk hit six 3-pointers in yet another impressive offensive game, and Russell Westbrook added 19 points and drew a key late charge as the Lakers climbed back above .500. Westbrook played 34 minutes in his first turnover-free game since March 14, 2016. The Lakers committed only five total turnovers, allowing them to take 16 more shots than Sacramento. ''That's the reason we won the game,'' James said. ''We did not turn the ball over tonight. When we get shots at the goal, we can be very dangerous. We weren't shooting the ball well at all, (but) because we didn't turn the ball over, we caught on fire.'' De'Aaron Fox scored 30 points and Buddy Hield added 26 with seven 3-pointers for the Kings, who scored 11 consecutive points early in the fourth quarter before wilting down the stretch. Harrison Barnes had 14 points for Sacramento, which had won three straight over the Lakers in Los Angeles. Tyrese Haliburton's jumper put the Kings up with three minutes to play, but Monk's 3-pointer and James' layup put the Lakers back ahead 114-110. Westbrook and James added layups as LA held on by scoring on nine consecutive possessions down the stretch. ''You've got to give (James) credit,'' Barnes said. ''He made some shots, but as a collective we could have done a better job making him work for some of those shots. In this league, it's hard to guard one-on-one, especially great players.'' Dwight Howard had a season-high 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Lakers, who beat a Pacific Division opponent at home for the first time in six tries this season. Despite an unimpressive start, James extended a torrid stretch that began before the holidays and included seven consecutive 30-point games before he only produced 26 Sunday against Minnesota. LA also got another boost from Monk, who has scored at least 15 points in six straight games. ''I always think that I can do that for any team I'm on, and I'm ready for whatever happens,'' Monk said. ''We're short a couple of people, but even when they come back, I'm still going to be ready and still going to produce.'' TIP-INS Kings: USC product Chimezie Metu went into the NBA's health and safety protocols earlier in the day, joining Richaun Holmes. Metu was one of the few Kings who didn't enter the protocols when Sacramento was at its most short-handed last month, and he hit the last-second 3-pointer to beat Dallas last week. ... G Terence Davis missed his fourth straight game with an ankle injury. ... Holmes missed his second straight game. Lakers: Kendrick Nunn has yet to make his debut for Los Angeles due to a preseason bone bruise, but coach Frank Vogel said the mid-level exception signing is working out with Lakers coaches and getting closer to a return. Although Nunn will miss at least half of the regular season unless he returns this week, Vogel said the third-year NBA pro will play ''a lot of minutes'' when he's healthy. TOUGH CALL Kings interim coach Alvin Gentry was incensed when officials were forced to call a jump ball after Monk missed a free throw with 24.8 seconds to play and the game clock started running before Fox touched the rebound. Sacramento still trailed by five at the time, but the Kings lost the jump ball and any chance of a comeback. Gentry was profane in his criticism of the rule, but stressed he didn't blame the officials for enforcing it: ''The referees did what they were supposed to do. If there's anything that needs to be changed, it's the rule that needs to be changed. We didn't start the clock. It wasn't our error. We got punished for a (stupid) rule.'' A.B. DECISION Avery Bradley scored seven points in his final game for the Lakers before they must decide whether to allow the guard's contract to become guaranteed for the season Thanks be to God Thanks to my Family and friends all over the world... Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDhewTuCfySdl_O2JtdXUQg Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Online-Treasure-232429284624174/ Timebucks Referral: If you want to earn money while watching Youtube videos https://timebucks.com/?refID=218096769 Online Shopping: All Products: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/8jCEJrS?dp=218096769 Youtube Playlist: https://newsonthegotoday.com/i0cqfj Just press continue to watch the video
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings 3 NBA Season 2021-22 || 3rd QTR Highlights | 714TV | #Filmora
LAL 85 - SAC 83 ------(All clips property of the NBA. No copyright infringement is intended. All videos are edited to follow the "Free Use" guideline of YouTube------ NBA Highlights and News on this channel. Subscribe!Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDhewTuCfySdl_O2JtdXUQg/join LeBron James scored 14 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, Malik Monk added 11 of his 24 in the final seven minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Sacramento Kings 122-114 on Tuesday night for their fourth win in five games. Talen Horton-Tucker scored 19 points for the Lakers, who rallied from a late seven-point deficit with one big basket after another from Monk and James. Monk hit six 3-pointers in yet another impressive offensive game, and Russell Westbrook added 19 points and drew a key late charge as the Lakers climbed back above .500. Westbrook played 34 minutes in his first turnover-free game since March 14, 2016. The Lakers committed only five total turnovers, allowing them to take 16 more shots than Sacramento. ''That's the reason we won the game,'' James said. ''We did not turn the ball over tonight. When we get shots at the goal, we can be very dangerous. We weren't shooting the ball well at all, (but) because we didn't turn the ball over, we caught on fire.'' De'Aaron Fox scored 30 points and Buddy Hield added 26 with seven 3-pointers for the Kings, who scored 11 consecutive points early in the fourth quarter before wilting down the stretch. Harrison Barnes had 14 points for Sacramento, which had won three straight over the Lakers in Los Angeles. Tyrese Haliburton's jumper put the Kings up with three minutes to play, but Monk's 3-pointer and James' layup put the Lakers back ahead 114-110. Westbrook and James added layups as LA held on by scoring on nine consecutive possessions down the stretch. ''You've got to give (James) credit,'' Barnes said. ''He made some shots, but as a collective we could have done a better job making him work for some of those shots. In this league, it's hard to guard one-on-one, especially great players.'' Dwight Howard had a season-high 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Lakers, who beat a Pacific Division opponent at home for the first time in six tries this season. Despite an unimpressive start, James extended a torrid stretch that began before the holidays and included seven consecutive 30-point games before he only produced 26 Sunday against Minnesota. LA also got another boost from Monk, who has scored at least 15 points in six straight games. ''I always think that I can do that for any team I'm on, and I'm ready for whatever happens,'' Monk said. ''We're short a couple of people, but even when they come back, I'm still going to be ready and still going to produce.'' TIP-INS Kings: USC product Chimezie Metu went into the NBA's health and safety protocols earlier in the day, joining Richaun Holmes. Metu was one of the few Kings who didn't enter the protocols when Sacramento was at its most short-handed last month, and he hit the last-second 3-pointer to beat Dallas last week. ... G Terence Davis missed his fourth straight game with an ankle injury. ... Holmes missed his second straight game. Lakers: Kendrick Nunn has yet to make his debut for Los Angeles due to a preseason bone bruise, but coach Frank Vogel said the mid-level exception signing is working out with Lakers coaches and getting closer to a return. Although Nunn will miss at least half of the regular season unless he returns this week, Vogel said the third-year NBA pro will play ''a lot of minutes'' when he's healthy. TOUGH CALL Kings interim coach Alvin Gentry was incensed when officials were forced to call a jump ball after Monk missed a free throw with 24.8 seconds to play and the game clock started running before Fox touched the rebound. Sacramento still trailed by five at the time, but the Kings lost the jump ball and any chance of a comeback. Gentry was profane in his criticism of the rule, but stressed he didn't blame the officials for enforcing it: ''The referees did what they were supposed to do. If there's anything that needs to be changed, it's the rule that needs to be changed. We didn't start the clock. It wasn't our error. We got punished for a (stupid) rule.'' A.B. DECISION Avery Bradley scored seven points in his final game for the Lakers before they must decide whether to allow the guard's contract to become guaranteed for the season Thanks be to God Thanks to my Family and friends all over the world... Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDhewTuCfySdl_O2JtdXUQg Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Online-Treasure-232429284624174/ Timebucks Referral: If you want to earn money while watching Youtube videos https://timebucks.com/?refID=218096769 Online Shopping: All Products: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/8jCEJrS?dp=218096769 Youtube Playlist: https://newsonthegotoday.com/i0cqfj Just press continue to watch the video
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings 3 NBA Season 2021-22 || 1st QTR Highlights | 714TV | #Filmora
LAL 26 - SAC 31 ------(All clips property of the NBA. No copyright infringement is intended. All videos are edited to follow the "Free Use" guideline of YouTube------ NBA Highlights and News on this channel. Subscribe!Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDhewTuCfySdl_O2JtdXUQg/join LeBron James scored 14 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, Malik Monk added 11 of his 24 in the final seven minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Sacramento Kings 122-114 on Tuesday night for their fourth win in five games. Talen Horton-Tucker scored 19 points for the Lakers, who rallied from a late seven-point deficit with one big basket after another from Monk and James. Monk hit six 3-pointers in yet another impressive offensive game, and Russell Westbrook added 19 points and drew a key late charge as the Lakers climbed back above .500. Westbrook played 34 minutes in his first turnover-free game since March 14, 2016. The Lakers committed only five total turnovers, allowing them to take 16 more shots than Sacramento. ''That's the reason we won the game,'' James said. ''We did not turn the ball over tonight. When we get shots at the goal, we can be very dangerous. We weren't shooting the ball well at all, (but) because we didn't turn the ball over, we caught on fire.'' De'Aaron Fox scored 30 points and Buddy Hield added 26 with seven 3-pointers for the Kings, who scored 11 consecutive points early in the fourth quarter before wilting down the stretch. Harrison Barnes had 14 points for Sacramento, which had won three straight over the Lakers in Los Angeles. Tyrese Haliburton's jumper put the Kings up with three minutes to play, but Monk's 3-pointer and James' layup put the Lakers back ahead 114-110. Westbrook and James added layups as LA held on by scoring on nine consecutive possessions down the stretch. ''You've got to give (James) credit,'' Barnes said. ''He made some shots, but as a collective we could have done a better job making him work for some of those shots. In this league, it's hard to guard one-on-one, especially great players.'' Dwight Howard had a season-high 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Lakers, who beat a Pacific Division opponent at home for the first time in six tries this season. Despite an unimpressive start, James extended a torrid stretch that began before the holidays and included seven consecutive 30-point games before he only produced 26 Sunday against Minnesota. LA also got another boost from Monk, who has scored at least 15 points in six straight games. ''I always think that I can do that for any team I'm on, and I'm ready for whatever happens,'' Monk said. ''We're short a couple of people, but even when they come back, I'm still going to be ready and still going to produce.'' TIP-INS Kings: USC product Chimezie Metu went into the NBA's health and safety protocols earlier in the day, joining Richaun Holmes. Metu was one of the few Kings who didn't enter the protocols when Sacramento was at its most short-handed last month, and he hit the last-second 3-pointer to beat Dallas last week. ... G Terence Davis missed his fourth straight game with an ankle injury. ... Holmes missed his second straight game. Lakers: Kendrick Nunn has yet to make his debut for Los Angeles due to a preseason bone bruise, but coach Frank Vogel said the mid-level exception signing is working out with Lakers coaches and getting closer to a return. Although Nunn will miss at least half of the regular season unless he returns this week, Vogel said the third-year NBA pro will play ''a lot of minutes'' when he's healthy. TOUGH CALL Kings interim coach Alvin Gentry was incensed when officials were forced to call a jump ball after Monk missed a free throw with 24.8 seconds to play and the game clock started running before Fox touched the rebound. Sacramento still trailed by five at the time, but the Kings lost the jump ball and any chance of a comeback. Gentry was profane in his criticism of the rule, but stressed he didn't blame the officials for enforcing it: ''The referees did what they were supposed to do. If there's anything that needs to be changed, it's the rule that needs to be changed. We didn't start the clock. It wasn't our error. We got punished for a (stupid) rule.'' A.B. DECISION Avery Bradley scored seven points in his final game for the Lakers before they must decide whether to allow the guard's contract to become guaranteed for the season Thanks be to God Thanks to my Family and friends all over the world... Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDhewTuCfySdl_O2JtdXUQg Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Online-Treasure-232429284624174/ Timebucks Referral: If you want to earn money while watching Youtube videos https://timebucks.com/?refID=218096769 Online Shopping: All Products: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/8jCEJrS?dp=218096769 Youtube Playlist: https://newsonthegotoday.com/i0cqfj Just press continue to watch the video