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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.
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.