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Luka Doncic's 40 Points Lead the Lakers Past the Kings 116-103

Doncic posted 40 points for the sixth straight 35-point game as Los Angeles won its seventh game in nine tries.

  • On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-103 at Golden1 Center, with Luka Doncic scoring 40 points for his sixth straight game with at least 35.
  • The Kings entered with a 1-6 record and allowed a league-high 50.5% shooting, while the Lakers entered averaging 122.5 points per game and shooting 52.0% from the field.
  • Doncic made six 3-pointers and 12 of 13 free throws, while security removed a spectator late in the third quarter after the fan threw a ball at official Chelisa Painter.
  • Austin Reaves added 21 points for the Lakers, who have now won seven of nine games this season, while Walker Kessler contributed 15 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks.
  • The Lakers will host Portland on Friday night, while the Sacramento Kings are scheduled to host San Antonio, as Sacramento attempts to improve from their 1-7 record.
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Luka Dončić continued his scorching form in the local derby with the Sacramento Kings. He became the first player in NBA history to record at least 35 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 three-pointers in at least six consecutive games. The Lakers won with a score of 116:103, and the Slovenian finished the game with 40 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists.

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Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer broke the news on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
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