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- The Sacramento Kings won their first preseason game, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 117-116 on October 10, 2023.
- Dennis Schroder led the Kings with 25 points, while rookie Nique Clifford added 13 points and seven assists.
- Isaac Jones scored a crucial free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining to secure the victory.
- The Lakers, missing LeBron James due to sciatica, had Luka Doncic score 31 points but could not clinch the win.
- Coach JJ Redick emphasized the need for improvement before the regular season.