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Luka Doncic drops 40 as Lakers hand Kings seventh loss

The Sacramento Kings dropped to a 1-7 record on the season Wednesday night, losing 116-103 to the Los Angeles Lakers at home. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 40 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Austin Reaves added 21 points.…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 6:24 AM
Luka Doncic drops 40 as Lakers hand Kings seventh loss
Key Things to Know
  • Luka Doncic scored 40 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Sacramento Kings 116-103.
  • The defeat drops the Sacramento Kings to a 1-7 record on the season.
  • Austin Reaves scored 21 points for Los Angeles, while Darius Acuff Jr. led Sacramento with 22 points.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Luka Doncic scored 40 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night at Golden 1 Center. Austin Reaves contributed 21 points for the Lakers, who built a 13-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. The defeat dropped Sacramento to a 1-7 record on the season.

Darius Acuff Jr. paced the Kings with 22 points and 12 assists, while Domantas Sabonis recorded 16 points and 17 rebounds. Sacramento struggled offensively, shooting only 39% from the field and committing 18 turnovers that led directly to 23 Lakers points.

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