Here are five observations from the Los Angeles Lakers’ 105-75 preseason lossTo the Sacramento KingsOn Monday, Crypto.com Arena
First glimpse at rotation
LakersDarvin Ham, the head coach, started the group he had been hinting about during the latter part of the week. Damian Jones, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Kendrick NunnAnd Russell Westbrook. Six minutes later, the Lakers had a plus-5 rating with the starting lineup. The unit was solid defensively — they’re gigantic in the frontcourt —And played with the type of pace that Ham has been demanding from his team.
Patrick Beverley and Juan Toscano/AndersonThe first two players on the bench were followed by Austin ReavesAnd Thomas BryantA couple of minutes later.
