Tonight’s game – Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers – will take place in Los Angeles where LeBron James and co. will host the Kings. The Lakers will want to end this season with a clean sweep but the Kings are no pushover. Even though the Sacs are struggling a bit, they are sure to put up a strong fight against the LA Lakers at their home court.
In this article, we will walk you through everything you need to know about the matchup, including injury reports, key players, broadcast details, and more.
Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers: Projected starting five
Los Angeles Lakers projected starting five
| Player Name | Points |
| Austin Reaves | 17.4 |
| Max Christie | 6.9 |
| LeBron James | 23.5 |
| Rui Hachimura | 12.2 |
| Anthony Davis | 25.7 |
Sacramento Kings projected starting five
| Player Name | Points |
| De’Aaron Fox | 26.2 |
| Malik Monk | 15.7 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 20.7 |
| Keegan Murray | 12.1 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 21.1 |
(Note: Projected starters are subject to change. This is not the finalized roster and this applies to both the teams playing tonight.)
Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers: Key players to watch
Davis and LeBron against the Kings (Image via Getty)
Los Angeles Lakers key players
– LeBron James
– Anthony Davis
Sacramento Kings key players
– De’Aaron Fox
– DeMar DeRozan
Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers: Injury report
Sacramento Kings injury report
| Player Name | Status | Injury |
| Devin Carter | OUT | Shoulder |
| Domantas Sabonis | GTD | Illness |
Los Angeles Lakers injury report
| Player Name | Status | Injury |
| Anthony Davis | GTD | Ankle |
| Rui Hachimura | GTD | Illness |
| Jaxson Hayes | GTD | Ankle |
| Jalen Hood-Schifino | OUT | Hamstring |
| LeBron James | GTD | Illness |
| D’Angelo Russell | GTD | Thumb |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | OUT | Foot |
| Christian Wood | OUT | Knee |
Kings vs Lakers: Team stats
| Team Name | Sacramento Kings | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Record | 13-18 | 17-13 |
| Standings | 12th | 6th |
| Home/Away | 7-6 | 9-4 |
| Off RTG | 8th | 15th |
| Def RTG | 16th | 21st |
| Net RTG | 13th | 21st |
Kings vs Lakers: Previous matchups
De’Aaron Fox of Kings (Image via Getty)
In a recent matchup on December 21, 2024, the Lakers defeated the Kings 103-99. LeBron James was the highest scorer of the game with 32 points.
Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers: Team leaders
| Team Name | Sacramento Kings | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Points | De’Aaron Fox – 26.2 | Anthony Davis – 25.7 |
| Rebounds | Domantas Sabonis – 13.5 | Anthony Davis – 11.4 |
| Assists | De’Aaron Fox – 6.1 | LeBron James – 9.0 |
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings: Moneyline and odds
– Moneyline: Lakers (-147) vs Kings (+124)
– Spread: Lakers (-2.5) vs Kings (+2.5)
– Total (O/U): Lakers -108 (U 223.5) vs Kings -105 (O 223.5)
(Note: Odds are correct at the time of writing and likely to change. Keep an eye out for the recent odds)
Lakers vs Kings: Betting props
LeBron James has over/under odds of -108/-115 for points going into the game. Austin Reaves has odds of -115/-105 for points and assists, while Anthony Davis is listed at -106/-110 for points and rebounds. DeMar DeRozan is priced at -106/-115 for points and rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox gets balanced odds of -115/-115 for points on the Kings’ side.
Lakers vs Kingsgame prediction
Despite their misfortunes, the Kings will probably be determined to make an impression when they get to Los Angeles. Their offensively potent roster should not be undervalued, despite the difficulties. The Lakers need to keep up the pressure since another win would allow them to continue their winning run. The LA Lakers are the favourite to win, but expect a competitive game.
When and where is the Lakers vs Kings game? Date, time, and venue
The match between the Lakers and the Kings will take place on December 28, 2024, at 10:30 pm ET. It will take place at the Cryptro.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
Also read: Will LeBron James play against the Sacramento Kings tonight? Latest update on the Los Angeles Lakers star’s injury report (December 28, 2024)
How to watch Sacramento vs Lakers: Streaming details and more
– Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)
– NBA League Pass: NBA TV. Free trial
– TV: Spectrum SportsNet
You can also buy the NBA League Pass to get the latest updates about all the games that take place today and henceforth.
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