Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (centre) shoots the ball against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Jan 5, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS

(REUTERS) - LeBron James and Malik Monk combined for 55 points, including five three-pointers in a fourth-quarter rally that allowed the Los Angeles Lakers to overtake the Sacramento Kings 122-114 at the Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night (Jan 4).

James finished with a game-high 31 points and Monk had 24 as the Lakers won a third straight game to open a five-game homestand.