Sacramento (Parliament Politics Magazine) January 13, 2026 – The Sacramento Kings secured a 124-112 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Golden 1 Center on January 12, 2026. DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 32 points and six assists, while Malik Monk added 26 points, including seven three-pointers off the bench. Luka Doncic scored 42 points for the Lakers in the loss, despite the team’s strong first-half effort.
Sacramento rallied from an early deficit to lead for the final 38 minutes of the game, marking their first home win against the Lakers since March 13, 2024. The Kings improved to 10-30 with their second straight win after a seven-game losing streak, while the Lakers fell to 23-11 after dropping two consecutive games.
Game recap and key moments
The Los Angeles Lakers jumped to an early lead in the first quarter, holding an eight-point advantage at one point. Sacramento responded strongly, erasing the deficit and taking a 57-41 lead late in the second quarter after Malik Monk sank his fifth three-pointer of the half, as reported by Associated Press journalists covering the game for CBS Sports.
LeBron James and Luka Doncic combined for 38 of the Lakers’ 54 first-half points, keeping the contest close. The Kings began the third quarter with a decisive 19-6 run, opening a 20-point lead en route to dominating the second half, according to the game recap from CBS Sports.
Los Angeles trailed throughout the second half but narrowed the gap to 102-95 early in the fourth quarter. A three-pointer by Monk helped Sacramento pull away, securing the 124-112 final score and their first win against the Lakers in three meetings this season.
Quarter scores stood at Lakers 28-32 Kings in the first, Lakers 26-29 Kings in the second, Lakers 29-34 Kings in the third, and Lakers 29-29 Kings in the fourth.
Lakers vs Sacramento Kings match player stats
DeMar DeRozan’s dominant performance anchored the Kings’ attack, as noted by ESPN reporter Marc J. Spears following the game.
He (@MarcJSpears) said in X post,
“Kings forward @DeMar_DeRozan has 32 points in 37 Minutes in win versus Lakers.”
Sacramento Kings’ top performers included DeMar DeRozan, who scored 32 points on 14-of-19 shooting with six assists and two rebounds in 36 minutes. Russell Westbrook added 22 points, seven assists, and five rebounds, while Malik Monk contributed 26 points off the bench, including seven three-pointers and eight assists in 31 minutes.
Zach LaVine scored 19 points, Maxime Raynaud added 11, and Precious Achiuwa finished with nine points and seven rebounds.
As reported by Reuters, Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers with 42 points on 16-of-25 shooting, adding seven rebounds, eight assists, and four steals in 36 minutes.
LeBron James added 22 points with four rebounds and three assists. DeAndre Ayton recorded 13 points and 13 rebounds, reaching 7,000 career points. Jaxson Hayes contributed 12 points off the bench, while Jake LaRavia added two points.
Team totals showed Sacramento shooting 58.5% from the field (48/82), 65.4% from three (17/26), with 41 rebounds, 23 assists, and 12 turnovers. The Lakers shot 48.8% (41/84), 22.2% from three (8/36), with 46 rebounds (12 offensive), 21 assists, and 10 turnovers.
Sacramento Kings
- Points: 124
- Field Goal Percentage: 58.5% (48/82)
- Three-Point Percentage: 65.4% (17/26)
- Free Throw Percentage: 78.6% (11/14)
- Rebounds: 41
- Assists: 23
- Turnovers: 12
Los Angeles Lakers
- Points: 112
- Field Goal Percentage: 48.8% (41/84)
- Three-Point Percentage: 22.2% (8/36)
- Free Throw Percentage: 78.6% (22/28)
- Rebounds: 46
- Assists: 21
- Turnovers: 10
Where to watch Lakers vs Sacramento Kings?
The game aired live on NBCS-CA for Kings viewers and SportsNet LA for Lakers fans. Streaming options included Fubo, which carried the matchup along with national NBA broadcasts on ESPN and ABC.
Replays and highlights are available on official NBA platforms such as NBA.com, ESPN.com, and YouTube channels like those from FreeDawkins and GAMETIME HIGHLIGHTS, featuring full game recaps and key plays from the January 12 contest. Attendance at the Golden 1 Center was 17,832.
Fan reactions to the Kings’ standout performances
Fans highlighted the electric play from Sacramento’s key trio amid the team’s injury challenges.
Matthew Hancock (@matthewhancock) said in X post,
“Must be frustrating being a Kings fan, when DeMar, Malik, and Russ have it going they’re insanely fun, but that’s uncommon and they don’t have much else with Domantas out. Not mad at them humiliating the Lakers for most of the game.”
Which teams will both teams face in their next matches?
The Sacramento Kings face the New York Knicks at home on January 14, 2026, at the Golden 1 Center, starting at 10:00 pm ET. Following that, they host the Washington Wizards on January 16, 2026.
The Los Angeles Lakers host the Atlanta Hawks on January 13, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena, with tip-off at 10:30 PM ET. This back-to-back matchup comes after their road loss in Sacramento.
Schedules confirm these as the immediate next opponents for both teams, per CBS Sports and official venue listings.
Post-game context and schedules
This victory extended Sacramento’s momentum after ending a seven-game skid, with Russell Westbrook, formerly of the Lakers in 2023, contributing significantly. The Kings host the New York Knicks on January 14, 2026.
The Lakers, who had won three straight before this slump, face the Atlanta Hawks at home on January 13, 2026. DeAndre Ayton’s career milestone of 7,000 points came in the loss.
The matchup underscored Sacramento’s hot three-point shooting against Los Angeles’ defensive efforts, as detailed in reports from Associated Press via CBS Sports and Field Level Media.
What was Luka Doncic’s season-high against the Kings?
Luka Doncic recorded 42 points against the Sacramento Kings on January 12, 2026, marking his season-high performance in matchups versus the Kings this term. Earlier encounters saw him score 34 points in a Lakers win over Sacramento on December 29, 2025, contributing five rebounds and seven assists in that 125-101 victory.
Doncic’s output aligns with his season average, exceeding 33 points per game, placing him among league leaders in scoring. Reports from ESPN and game logs confirm the 42-point effort as his peak against Sacramento in the 2025-26 campaign to date.
Lakers vs Kings next match prediction
No rematch between the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings is scheduled immediately following Monday’s 124-112 Sacramento victory. Both teams will move on to separate upcoming fixtures.
Analysts highlighted the Kings’ bench production and three-point efficiency as potential factors in future matchups, while the Lakers will look to key players, including Luka Doncic and LeBron James, to regain form amid a busy schedule.
If the teams meet later in the season, previews and betting lines suggest a closely contested game, with home-court advantage and player availability likely to influence the outcome. While the Lakers’ stronger record gives them a chance for revenge, Sacramento’s current momentum may make another victory difficult to predict.
