The Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers game will be played on Thursday, December 19th, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET, at Golden 1 Center. The Kings are 12th in the West with a 13-14 record, recently losing 129-130 to the Denver Nuggets, ending their three-game win streak.
The Lakers, now 10th at 14-12, have won only four of their last ten but beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-110 in their last game. The teams last met on October 26, with the Lakers winning 131-127. Out of 450 meetings, the Lakers lead 282-168.
Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Prediction
The Kings are averaging 116.7 points per game this season, ranking seventh in the NBA, while allowing 113.7 points, which places them 16th defensively. They grab 43.4 rebounds per game, ranking 17th, and give up just 42.3, the fifth-best mark in the league. Sacramento also hits 12.0 three-pointers per game, ranking 21st in the NBA, with a 34.4% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, which also ranks 21st.
The Lakers score 111.3 points per game, 18th in the league, and allow 114.8, ranking 20th. Los Angeles struggles with rebounding, sitting 24th in the league with 40.9 rebounds per game and 23rd in opponent rebounds, giving up 44.7. They make 11.6 three-pointers per game, ranked 25th, and shoot 34.7% from beyond the arc, placing 20th in the NBA.
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Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
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Sacramento Kings
- PG De’Aaron Fox
- SG Malik Monk
- SF DeMar DeRozan
- PF Isaac Jones
- C Domantas Sabonis
Los Angeles Lakers
- PG Austin Reaves
- SG Max Christie
- SF Rui Hachimura
- PF LeBron James
- C Anthony Davis
Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Injuries Update
The Kings are dealing with a few injuries. Kevin Huerter (SG) is out with an AC joint injury, and Keegan Murray (SF) is also sidelined with an ankle injury, which was reported the same day. Trey Lyles (PF) has been out since November 25 due to a calf issue.
The Lakers are facing their own injury challenges. Armel Traore (SF) is dealing with a quadriceps injury, Jalen Hood-Schifino (SG) is recovering from a hamstring injury, which was last reported on December 12, and Jaxson Hayes (C) has been out since November 26 with an ankle injury.
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