On March 1, 2026, the Lakers beat Sacramento 128-104 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This Sacramento Kings vs Lakers match player stats report covers the latest completed meeting between the Pacific Division teams.
Los Angeles entered at 35-24 and held sixth place in the Western Conference. Sacramento arrived at 14-47 with the NBA’s worst record. The Kings played without Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, De’Andre Hunter, Keegan Murray, and Dylan Cardwell. Those absences reduced Sacramento’s scoring, size, rebounding, and defensive options.
Los Angeles created separation during a 36-point first quarter. Its perimeter shooting and Sacramento’s turnovers kept the margin secure afterward.
Match Overview
The Lakers led after every quarter and finished the game with a 24-point advantage. The result completed a 3-1 season-series victory for Los Angeles.
| Match detail | Information |
| Date | March 1, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| Competition | 2025-26 NBA regular season |
| Final score | Lakers 128, Kings 104 |
| Postgame records | Lakers 36-24, Kings 14-48 |
The official scoring record lists Los Angeles at 36-24 and Sacramento at 14-48 after the game.
Pre-Match Context
Los Angeles played its second game in two nights. The Lakers had beaten Golden State one night earlier, ending a three-game losing streak. Their 35-24 record placed them sixth in a crowded Western Conference race. Another victory protected their position above the play-in places.
Sacramento entered the final contest of a five-game road trip. The Kings had recently ended a franchise-record 16-game losing streak. Sacramento was 2-2 on that trip before facing Los Angeles. However, five injured rotation players remained unavailable.
Sabonis and LaVine were recovering from surgical repairs. Hunter, Murray, and Cardwell also appeared as out on the official injury report. LeBron James entered the evening as questionable with left-foot arthritis. He was cleared, started, and played 26 minutes.
Quarter-by-Quarter Score
Los Angeles established an 18-point advantage during the opening period. Sacramento won the second quarter but never moved within single figures.
| Quarter | Kings | Lakers | Quarter margin |
| First | 18 | 36 | Lakers +18 |
| Second | 31 | 28 | Kings +3 |
| Third | 27 | 32 | Lakers +5 |
| Fourth | 28 | 32 | Lakers +4 |
| Final | 104 | 128 | Lakers +24 |
The Lakers scored at least 28 points during every quarter. Sacramento reached that level only during the second and fourth periods.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
DeMar DeRozan opened the scoring with a turnaround jumper. Los Angeles answered with ten consecutive points and moved ahead 10-2. Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, and James generated early steals. The Lakers converted several of those possessions before Sacramento’s defense became organized.
Los Angeles reached its first double-digit advantage at 19-8. The margin increased to 34-14 before the quarter ended. Luka Doncic scored 12 first-quarter points. His consecutive three-pointers helped Los Angeles finish the period ahead 36-18.
Second Quarter
Luke Kennard opened the period with a three-pointer, extending the lead to 39-18. Los Angeles later reached a 22-point advantage. Sacramento produced its strongest offensive quarter and outscored Los Angeles 31-28. Malik Monk and Drew Eubanks supplied bench scoring.
The Kings held a 27-18 first-half rebounding advantage. However, they committed 12 turnovers and made only two first-half three-pointers. Los Angeles entered halftime with a 64-49 lead. The Lakers shot 51.2 percent during the first half.
Third Quarter
Sacramento began the second half with an 11-6 run. That stretch reduced the deficit to 70-60. Los Angeles responded with a 13-2 run and rebuilt its lead to 83-62. James, Smart, and Doncic contributed during the response.
Kennard and Doncic also connected from outside. James made a three-pointer at the buzzer, producing a 96-76 score.
Fourth Quarter
Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Ayton remained on the bench throughout the fourth quarter. Los Angeles still extended its advantage. Smart stole the ball before James completed a transition dunk. That play gave the Lakers a 105-81 lead.
James added two fourth-quarter three-pointers before leaving the game. Los Angeles then used its reserve players during the closing minutes. Sacramento never reduced the deficit enough to force the Lakers’ rested starters back into action. The game ended 128-104.
Team Stats Comparison
The comparison shows clear differences in three-point production, steals, and possession control. Sacramento’s rebounding advantage did not offset those gaps.
| Statistic | Kings | Lakers | Difference |
| Field goals | 42-90, 46.7% | 47-94, 50.0% | Lakers +3.3% |
| Three-pointers | 6-26, 23.1% | 18-39, 46.2% | Lakers +12 makes |
| Free throws | 14-15, 93.3% | 16-22, 72.7% | Kings +20.6% |
| Total rebounds | 57 | 45 | Kings +12 |
| Assists | 30 | 34 | Lakers +4 |
| Steals | 4 | 14 | Lakers +10 |
| Blocks | 8 | 9 | Lakers +1 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 9 | Kings +11 |
Team rebound totals include rebounds credited directly to each team. The individual player totals were 52 for Sacramento and 37 for Los Angeles.
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
Los Angeles gained its largest statistical advantages through perimeter shooting and turnover pressure.
- The Lakers made 18 three-pointers, while Sacramento made six.
- Los Angeles gained a 36-point advantage from made three-pointers.
- Sacramento committed 20 turnovers, compared with nine by Los Angeles.
- The Lakers recorded 14 steals, while the Kings collected four.
- Los Angeles shot 50.0 percent overall and 46.2 percent from three-point range.
Full Box Score: Sacramento Kings
Nique Clifford led Sacramento’s scoring and played a game-high 41 minutes. Maxime Raynaud recorded the team’s only double-double. DeRozan supplied eight assists, while Westbrook added 14 points and five assists. Sacramento used six reserves who recorded playing time.
An “S” identifies each starter in the following tables. Players who did not enter the game are excluded.
Sacramento Core Production
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
| Nique Clifford, S | 41 | 26 | 7 | 4 |
| Maxime Raynaud, S | 33 | 16 | 13 | 1 |
| Russell Westbrook, S | 21 | 14 | 4 | 5 |
| DeMar DeRozan, S | 22 | 9 | 4 | 8 |
| Precious Achiuwa, S | 26 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| Malik Monk | 16 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| Drew Eubanks | 14 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Devin Carter | 20 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Patrick Baldwin Jr. | 11 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Daeqwon Plowden | 25 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Killian Hayes | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Clifford and Raynaud combined for 42 points on 19 made field goals. The other nine Kings combined for 62 points.
Sacramento Shooting and Plus-Minus
| Player | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
| Nique Clifford, S | 11-18 | 1-2 | 3-4 | -17 |
| Maxime Raynaud, S | 8-10 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Russell Westbrook, S | 6-16 | 1-7 | 1-1 | -12 |
| DeMar DeRozan, S | 3-5 | 1-2 | 2-2 | -9 |
| Precious Achiuwa, S | 4-10 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Malik Monk | 3-7 | 2-5 | 2-2 | -12 |
| Drew Eubanks | 4-7 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -12 |
| Devin Carter | 2-7 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -14 |
| Patrick Baldwin Jr. | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Daeqwon Plowden | 0-6 | 0-4 | 2-2 | -30 |
| Killian Hayes | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +5 |
Raynaud converted eight of ten field-goal attempts. Sacramento’s remaining players combined to make 34 of 80 shots.
Full Box Score: Los Angeles Lakers
Doncic led Los Angeles with 28 points and nine assists. James added 24 points while making three of four three-pointers.
All five Lakers starters finished with positive plus-minus figures. Los Angeles also received 43 points from nine reserve players.
An “S” identifies each starter. The table includes every Lakers player who entered the game.
Los Angeles Core Production
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
| Luka Doncic, S | 29 | 28 | 5 | 9 |
| LeBron James, S | 26 | 24 | 1 | 5 |
| Austin Reaves, S | 27 | 12 | 0 | 5 |
| Deandre Ayton, S | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Marcus Smart, S | 24 | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| Luke Kennard | 25 | 11 | 1 | 5 |
| Rui Hachimura | 22 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Maxi Kleber | 13 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaxson Hayes | 12 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Jake LaRavia | 21 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Adou Thiero | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Bronny James | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Dalton Knecht | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Kobe Bufkin | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Doncic, James, Reaves, and Ayton combined for 76 points. Their fourth-quarter rest created additional minutes for Los Angeles’ reserves.
Los Angeles Shooting and Plus-Minus
| Player | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
| Luka Doncic, S | 10-16 | 4-8 | 4-7 | +18 |
| LeBron James, S | 8-15 | 3-4 | 5-6 | +13 |
| Austin Reaves, S | 3-9 | 2-6 | 4-4 | +15 |
| Deandre Ayton, S | 6-6 | 0-0 | 0-1 | +2 |
| Marcus Smart, S | 3-5 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +17 |
| Luke Kennard | 4-10 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +17 |
| Rui Hachimura | 2-8 | 2-4 | 2-2 | +12 |
| Maxi Kleber | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Jaxson Hayes | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-1 | +16 |
| Jake LaRavia | 2-10 | 0-3 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Adou Thiero | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 | -1 |
| Bronny James | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Dalton Knecht | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Kobe Bufkin | 1-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -1 |
Doncic, James, Smart, and Kennard combined for 13 made three-pointers. Sacramento’s entire lineup made six.
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Luka Doncic
Doncic scored 28 points in 29 minutes. He added nine assists, five rebounds, one steal, and one blocked shot.
He made ten of 16 field goals and four of eight three-pointers. Los Angeles outscored Sacramento by 18 during his minutes.
LeBron James
James recorded 24 points and five assists after entering the game as questionable. He converted eight field goals and five free throws.
His third-quarter buzzer-beater extended the lead to 20 points. He added transition scoring during the fourth quarter.
Nique Clifford
Clifford led Sacramento with 26 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. He made 11 of his 18 field-goal attempts.
He played 41 minutes, the highest total for either team. His scoring represented one-quarter of Sacramento’s final total.
Maxime Raynaud
Raynaud finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Six of his rebounds came at the offensive end.
He made eight of ten field-goal attempts. He also played 33 minutes against Ayton, Hayes, and Kleber.
| Player | Team | Main production | Shooting |
| Luka Doncic | Lakers | 28 PTS, 9 AST, 5 REB | 10-16 FG |
| LeBron James | Lakers | 24 PTS, 5 AST | 8-15 FG |
| Nique Clifford | Kings | 26 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST | 11-18 FG |
| Maxime Raynaud | Kings | 16 PTS, 13 REB | 8-10 FG |
The four players led the game in scoring, playmaking, or rebounding production.
Starting Lineups
Both teams used conventional five-player lineups with one primary guard and one center. Los Angeles started three established ball-handlers alongside James and Ayton.
Sacramento placed Clifford beside Westbrook and DeRozan. Achiuwa and Raynaud formed its starting frontcourt.
| Position | Sacramento Kings | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Point guard | Russell Westbrook | Luka Doncic |
| Shooting guard | Nique Clifford | Austin Reaves |
| Small forward | DeMar DeRozan | Marcus Smart |
| Power forward | Precious Achiuwa | LeBron James |
| Center | Maxime Raynaud | Deandre Ayton |
All ten starters recorded at least eight points. Los Angeles’ starting group combined for 85 points.
Injury Report
Sacramento entered with five injured rotation players listed as out. The absences covered every area of the Kings’ normal rotation.
Sabonis’ absence removed an interior scorer, rebounder, and passing center. LaVine and Hunter were unavailable after surgical procedures.
Murray and Cardwell were both sidelined by left-ankle sprains. James appeared as questionable but completed his pregame clearance.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Dylan Cardwell, SAC | Left ankle sprain | Out |
| De’Andre Hunter, SAC | Left eye retinal repair | Out |
| Zach LaVine, SAC | Right fifth-finger tendon repair | Out |
| Keegan Murray, SAC | Left ankle sprain | Out |
| Domantas Sabonis, SAC | Left knee meniscus repair | Out |
| LeBron James, LAL | Left-foot arthritis | Questionable, then active |
The official 5 p.m. injury report listed James as questionable. His appearance confirmed his active status before tip-off.
Season Series and Head-to-Head
Los Angeles won three of four regular-season meetings during 2025-26. Sacramento’s only victory came at Golden 1 Center in January.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Score |
| October 26, 2025 | Golden 1 Center | Lakers | 127-120 |
| December 28, 2025 | Crypto.com Arena | Lakers | 125-101 |
| January 12, 2026 | Golden 1 Center | Kings | 124-112 |
| March 1, 2026 | Crypto.com Arena | Lakers | 128-104 |
The Lakers’ March victory completed the season series. The four meetings produced three Los Angeles wins and one Sacramento win.
Across all regular-season meetings, Los Angeles holds a 288-169 advantage. That record covers 457 games between the franchises.
| Head-to-head category | Lakers | Kings | Games |
| All-time regular season | 288 wins | 169 wins | 457 |
| 2025-26 regular season | 3 wins | 1 win | 4 |
The broader record includes games played before the Kings franchise moved to Sacramento.
Western Conference Standings
The victory kept Los Angeles sixth in the Western Conference. Sacramento remained fifteenth after falling to 14-48.
| Team | Conference rank | Record | Win percentage |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 6th | 36-24 | .600 |
| Sacramento Kings | 15th | 14-48 | .226 |
Los Angeles remained inside the direct playoff positions. Sacramento continued at the bottom of the conference standings.
Broadcast and Stream Information
The game began at 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Regional television coverage served both home markets.
NBA League Pass carried the game for eligible out-of-market viewers. Local and national blackout restrictions depended on the viewer’s location.
| Coverage type | Service | Details |
| Los Angeles television | Spectrum SportsNet | Regional Lakers broadcast |
| Sacramento television | NBC Sports California | Regional Kings broadcast |
| Streaming | NBA League Pass | Out-of-market access |
| Tip-off | 6:30 p.m. PT | 9:30 p.m. ET |
The NBA game page listed League Pass access. Spectrum’s schedule confirmed its regional broadcast for the game.
Conclusion
The result strengthened Los Angeles’ position inside the Western Conference’s direct playoff places. It also completed a three-win season series.
Perimeter shooting and possession control separated the teams. Sacramento’s rebounding could not compensate for its turnovers and the absence of rotation players.
Los Angeles next hosted the New Orleans Pelicans. Sacramento returned home to face the Phoenix Suns on March 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the Sacramento Kings versus Lakers game?
The Lakers defeated the Kings 128-104 on March 1, 2026. The game took place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Who scored the most points in the Kings versus Lakers game?
Luka Doncic led all players with 28 points. Nique Clifford led Sacramento with 26 points from 11 made field goals.
How did Luka Doncic perform against Sacramento?
Doncic produced 28 points, nine assists, and five rebounds in 29 minutes. He made four three-pointers and posted a plus-18 rating.
Which team won the three-point battle?
Los Angeles made 18 of 39 three-point attempts. Sacramento converted six of 26, creating a 36-point difference from outside.
Which Sacramento players missed the game through injury?
Sabonis, LaVine, Hunter, Murray, and Cardwell were unavailable. Their injuries affected Sacramento’s scoring, size, rebounding, and defensive rotation.
Did LeBron James play after appearing as questionable?
Yes. James started despite his left-foot injury designation and recorded 24 points, five assists, and three made three-pointers.
Where could fans watch the Kings versus Lakers game?
Spectrum SportsNet and NBC Sports California provided regional coverage. Eligible out-of-market viewers could access the game through NBA League Pass.
