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    LeBron James, JJ Redick Celebrated By NBA Fans as Lakers Win vs. Kings to Start 3-0

    Taylyn HadleyOctober 27, 2024

    LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: Head Coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers fist bumps LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 22, 2024 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Following the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-127 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night, fans praised veteran LeBron James and first-year head coach JJ Redick for leading the team to a 3-0 start.

    The Kings drop to an 0-2 start after losing 117-115 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their season-opener.

    In his 22nd season, James finished the night with a triple-double, recording 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 12-of-22 from the field in the victory. Anthony Davis posted his third consecutive 30-plus point game, contributing 31 points, nine rebounds and two blocks.

    Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

    LEBRON TONIGHT VS. KINGS 😀<br><br>32 PTS<br>14 REB<br>10 AST<br><br>YEAR 22 πŸ‘‘ <a href="https://t.co/ZZqGqhnIs2">pic.twitter.com/ZZqGqhnIs2</a>

    On the other side of the court, Domantas Sabonis led the Kings with a triple-double of his own, posting 29 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.

    The 3-0 start marks the Lakers' first since the 2010-2011 season, when they opened with an eight-game winning streak under head coach Phil Jackson and NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

    Lakers fans are praising Redick and his hands-on coaching style in his first year with the Lakers alongside James in his seventh year with the team.

    Dave McMenamin @mcten

    Oh, and LeBron James posted his 113th career triple-double with 32 points on 12-for-22 shooting, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.<br><br>LAL starts a five-game road trip Monday in PHX. <a href="https://t.co/yOgS2vttpx">https://t.co/yOgS2vttpx</a>

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    Beto @mr_magman831

    JJ Redick is genius!!

    J. @JohnnyH__

    All the negative things I tweeted ab JJ Redick or said, I take back. He's the real deal

    Jai @Jaida_Woods

    JJ Redick is the real deal!

    NBACentral @TheDunkCentral

    JJ Redick is 3-0 πŸ‘€ <a href="https://t.co/bCqocuwqve">pic.twitter.com/bCqocuwqve</a>

    Happy Lakers fan @oprahsideclark

    Lakers are 3-0 since replacing Darvin Ham with JJ Redick and just won off a back to back. <a href="https://t.co/67nLlucoiA">pic.twitter.com/67nLlucoiA</a>

    Emmanuel Acho @EmmanuelAcho

    Father Time looking at LeBron James 32-14-10 stat line:<a href="https://t.co/RVMaL1wdZ7">pic.twitter.com/RVMaL1wdZ7</a>

    Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers

    Triple<br>Double<br>Bron <a href="https://t.co/vRAjW3xwYg">pic.twitter.com/vRAjW3xwYg</a>

    Matt πŸ”₯πŸ’›πŸ― @matttalksports

    LeBron James with a 32 point triple double. Wow! He's still playing at a high level! πŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™Œ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StriveForGreatness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StriveForGreatness</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KingJames?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KingJames</a>

    Following their 123-116 win over the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles will face them for the second time this season on Monday, traveling to Footprint Center in Phoenix.