Sacramento Kings 103-116 Los Angeles Lakers: Doncic hits 40
Luka Doncic scored 40 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 116-103 at the Golden 1 Center to improve to 7-2 in the NBA.
Lakers pull clear on the road
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 116-103 in the NBA at the Golden 1 Center. Luka Doncic was the decisive figure, scoring 40 points to lead all players.
The game was level after the first quarter at 28-28. The Lakers took the second 33-26 and the third 26-20, and a 29-29 fourth quarter left the Kings unable to close the gap.
Key moments
Doncic's 40-point night extended his run to six straight games with at least 35 points. He also added 9 rebounds and 7 assists.
For Sacramento, Darius Acuff Jr. carried the attack with 22 points and 12 assists. Domantas Sabonis controlled the glass with 17 rebounds, but the Kings could not match the Lakers through the middle two quarters.
The numbers
The quarter-by-quarter scores were Q1 28-28, Q2 26-33, Q3 20-26 and Q4 29-29. The opening and closing periods were shared, leaving the Lakers' advantage built in the second and third quarters.
Doncic's line of 40 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists was the standout individual performance. Acuff Jr.'s 22 points and 12 assists and Sabonis's 17 rebounds were the best of Sacramento's numbers.
What it means
The win moves the Los Angeles Lakers to 7-2, fourth of 30 teams after nine games. They have scored 1096 points and conceded 1025 so far this season.
The Sacramento Kings drop to 1-7 and sit 29th of 30. They have scored 874 points and allowed 986 across their eight games.
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