Oct 12, 2008 9:59 pm US/Pacific
Lakers Get First Exhibition Win, Beat Kings
LAS VEGAS (AP) ―
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Pau Gasol No. 16 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball in the low post during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on April 2, 2008 in Los Angeles.
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Pau Gasol had 12 points and six rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 94-89 in exhibition play Sunday night.
Kobe Bryant scored nine points in 25 minutes on 4-of-12 shooting for the Lakers (1-2), Andrew Bynum had nine points, five rebounds and three blocks, and Vladimir Radmanovic also finished with nine points and had seven rebounds.
Jason Thompson led the Kings (1-2) with 15 points and also had eight rebounds. John Salmons added 11 points, and Brad Miller had 10.
Los Angeles built its largest advantage at 84-72 with 5:25 left. The Kings cut it 92-89 with 36 seconds to go, but got no closer.
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