• LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Danny DeVito on a video call to his son, Jake DeVito during a game between the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto. com Arena on January 18, 2023 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. Ronald Martinez / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by RONALD MARTINEZ / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Danny DeVito on a video call to his son, Jake DeVito during a game between the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto. com Arena on January 18, 2023 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. Ronald Martinez / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by RONALD MARTINEZ / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
  • Danny and Lucy DeVito watch the game between Sacramento Kings and LA Lakers in California. AFP
    Danny and Lucy DeVito watch the game between Sacramento Kings and LA Lakers in California. AFP
  • Actor Danny Devito during the game between the Sacramento Kings and LA Lakers. AP
    Actor Danny Devito during the game between the Sacramento Kings and LA Lakers. AP
  • Danny DeVito talks to Rich Paul. AFP
    Danny DeVito talks to Rich Paul. AFP
  • 'Breaking Bad' series stars Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston attend the game between Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets at Toyota Centre in Houston, Texas. AFP
    'Breaking Bad' series stars Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston attend the game between Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets at Toyota Centre in Houston, Texas. AFP
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    Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston watch the game Houston Rockets and Charlotte in Texas. AFP
  • Rapper Yo Gotti watches the game between Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday in Memphis. AP
    Rapper Yo Gotti watches the game between Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday in Memphis. AP
  • Angela Simmons and rapper Yo Gotti attend the game between Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers at FedExForum in Tennessee. AFP
    Angela Simmons and rapper Yo Gotti attend the game between Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers at FedExForum in Tennessee. AFP
  • LA Lakers forward LeBron James puts powdered chalk on his hands before the game against the Sacramento Kings. AP
    LA Lakers forward LeBron James puts powdered chalk on his hands before the game against the Sacramento Kings. AP
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    LeBron James goes through his routine of throwing powdered chalk in the air before a game. AP
  • LeBron James dunks during the game against the Sacramento Kings in Los Angeles. AP
    LeBron James dunks during the game against the Sacramento Kings in Los Angeles. AP

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Hollywood star Danny DeVito watches LeBron James' Lakers struggle

Los Angeles team suffer fourth defeat in five games on Wednesday

The National

January 19, 2023

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De’Aaron Fox scored 32 points and the Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 116-111 in their NBA clash on Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.

Harrison Barnes added 20 points and Kevin Huerter had 18 to help the Kings move into third place in the Western Conference.

LeBron James led Los Angeles with 32 points and Russell Westbrook added 19, but could not stop the Lakers from losing their fourth game in five outings.

Meanwhile, Desmond Bane scored 25 points, Ja Morant had 24 and the Memphis Grizzlies won their 11th straight game to match the franchise record, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-114.

Memphis tied the franchise record set last season and also scored 115 points or more points for the 11th straight game.

The matches were attended by some famous names, including Hollywood stars Danny DeVito, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, and rapper Yo Gotti.

Updated: January 19, 2023, 8:46 AM
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