Lakers
KingsThe Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 116-103 on Wednesday, November 4, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA.
The Lakers led 61-54 at halftime. They did the most damage in the second quarter, winning it 33-26.
Top performers
Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 40 points on 11-of-23 shooting, including 6 3-pointers, with 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Austin Reaves added 21 points. For the Kings, Darius Acuff Jr. had 22 points on 8-of-24 shooting, including 3 3-pointers, with 12 assists. Zach LaVine added 21 points.
Double-doubles: Darius Acuff Jr. (22 points and 12 assists); Domantas Sabonis (16 points and 17 rebounds).
- Luka Doncic (LAL): 40 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST, 11-23 FG, 35 MIN
- Darius Acuff Jr. (SAC): 22 PTS, 3 REB, 12 AST, 8-24 FG, 42 MIN
- Austin Reaves (LAL): 21 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST, 7-15 FG, 37 MIN
- Zach LaVine (SAC): 21 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST, 6-14 FG, 35 MIN
- Domantas Sabonis (SAC): 16 PTS, 17 REB, 1 AST, 5-10 FG, 35 MIN
- Walker Kessler (LAL): 15 PTS, 8 REB, 0 AST, 6-8 FG, 29 MIN
Context
The Lakers improved to 7-2 with their third straight win, while the Kings fell to 1-7. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Lakers visit the Suns on Sunday, Nov 15; the Kings host the Trail Blazers on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 14,484 at Golden 1 Center. Officials: Ed Malloy, Jason Goldenberg and Chelisa Painter.