US EditionMonk Hits 7 3-Pointers, Scores 26 Points as Kings Top Lakers 124-112; Doncic Scores 42 in Loss
Malik Monk’s seven 3-pointers fueled a second-half surge as the Kings overcame an early deficit to defeat the Lakers by 12 points in a home game.
- On Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, Malik Monk made seven 3-pointers and scored 26 to help the Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Lakers 124-112.
- Monk's shooting helped fuel Sacramento Kings' hot three-point night as the team finished 17-of-26 and began the third quarter with a 19-6 run.
- Luka Doncic still led the Lakers with 42 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists, while LeBron James scored 22 on 8-for-17 shooting but missed all five 3-pointers.
- The win gives Sacramento Kings its second straight victory after a seven-game skid, helping a 10-30 season avoid further slide.
- Monk's role and minutes remain a team storyline as Malik Monk, Sacramento Kings guard, said `I want to play 48 minutes a night, man, always,` amid trade speculation.
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Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk had his playing time severely cut in mid-December.But suddenly the Kings have won back-to-back games for the second time all season, and he has been the catalyst.Monk strives to put together his third straight strong performance when the Kings host the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The contest marks Knicks coach Mike Brown's first visit to Sacramento since being fired as Kings coach in December 2024.A thre…
Defense was once again crucial in the defeat of the Los Angeles Lakers, who lost 112:124 in Sacramento. Luka Dončić shone with 42 points, the Kings hit 17 three-pointers.
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SACRAMENTO, California— Malik Monk made seven 3-pointers and scored 26 points to help the Sacramento Kings to a 124-112 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA on Monday night. DeMar DeRozan had 32 points and six assists for the Kings (10-30), who won their second straight after a seven-game skid. Russell Westbrook, who played 78 games for the Lakers in 2023, added 22 points and seven assists. READ: NBA: Giannis stops LeBron twice late as Buc…
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