The L.A. Lakers and the Sacramento Kings Faced off Thursday night in a preseason battle. The Lakers controlled the whole game but saw their lead slim down to 3 with 1:48 remaining in the game. The Lakers held on though to beat the Kings 98-92, Andrew Bynum was once again the high point man with 24 points, 20 of which came in the first half. Bynum also got on the glass with 8 rebounds.

Kobe came up huge in the 26 minutes that he played putting up 18 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals. Pau Gasol sat out this game due to a right Hamstring strain and remains day-to-day, But another injury presented itself in the 3rd quarter as Lamar Odom Left the game early with a right shin contusion, he will remain day-to-day.

With that the Lakers improve to 2-1 on the Preseason awaiting their next match up against the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night at 10:30 eastern. Keep checking up here for the latest Lakers Preseason news and highlights. Also Check in for the latest Kobe Bryant Highlights, news, wallpapers, pictures and video. Highlights of Thursday’s match up below.