Lakers vs Kings
Sun, Dec 28
Final
Lakers
Lakers
(19 - 10)
125
-
101
Kings
Kings
(8 - 23)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 30 | 38 | 31 | 26 | 125 |
| Kings | 24 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 101 |
Venue: Crypto.com Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Luka DonÄiÄ
LAL | #77 | FG
34
5
7
DeMar DeRozan
SAC | #10 | GF
22
4
5
Smart Game Analysis
Los Angeles Lakers has a 82% chance of winning the game
The Lakers are poised to snap their losing streak against a fatigue-ridden, injury-depleted Kings squad playing on the second night of a back-to-back.
Key Analysis
- • Sacramento is missing three key starters in Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, and Zach LaVine, severely limiting their offensive firepower.
- • Luka Doncic, averaging a league-leading 33.7 points, faces a Kings defense that ranks 26th in the NBA.
- • The Kings are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set after a game against Dallas, creating a significant rest disadvantage.
- • Los Angeles is highly motivated to end a three-game skid and capitalize on home-court advantage at Crypto.com Arena.
- • Sacramento allows 122.0 points per game and holds a dismal -10.0 average point differential this season.
- • To remain competitive, the Kings will need an extraordinary scoring outburst from De'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk to counter the Lakers' star power.
