Sacramento hosts Los Angeles after Doncic's 42-point game
Los Angeles Lakers (6-2, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (1-6, 14th in the Western Conference)Sacramento, California; Wednesday, 10 p.
In a 138-117 victory over the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic put up an impressive 42 points. The Lakers, who finished the season 53-29 overall with a 33-19 record in Western Conference games, hosted the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento on Wednesday night at 10 p.m. EST.
The Sacramento Kings, sitting at 1-6 and 14th in the Western Conference, have struggled this season. They finished the season 22-60 overall and 14-38 in Western Conference games last year. Their average points per game were 111.0, with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and a three-point percentage of 34.0%.
In contrast, the Lakers showcased a stronger performance during the 2025-26 season. They went 53-29 overall and 33-19 in Western Conference matchups. Their field goal percentage stood at 50.2% and their three-point percentage was 35.9%.
Unfortunately, the Kings faced several injuries during the season. Ben Simmons missed the entire season due to an Achilles injury, Keegan Murray was sidelined with an ankle issue, Maxime Raynaud suffered a knee injury, and Dylan Cardwell was out with a calf problem.
For the Lakers, Adou Thiero was out for the season due to a knee injury.
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