Luka Doncic powered the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Golden 1 Center. Doncic recorded 40 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, marking his third consecutive 40-point performance and his fifth of the season as the Lakers improved to 7-2.
Doncic Sets Historic Scoring Record During Third Quarter Run
The Lakers faced an early deficit after the Kings opened the game by scoring 13 of the first 18 points. The Lakers took a 10-point lead in the second quarter and expanded that advantage to 16 points during the third. During that period, Doncic went on an 11-point run to push the lead to 85-71 with 1:30 remaining in the third quarter.
No other player in the history of the NBA has achieved six straight contests with at least 35 points, five rebounds, five assists, and five 3-pointers like Doncic has. His performance on November 4 saw him hit 11 of 23 shots, including six of 13 from the three-point line and 12 of 13 from the free-throw line. He was just three assists and one rebound shy of a triple-double.
Doncic’s season-opening scoring spree has been historic. He has scored over 35 points in six straight games. Through eight games, he has accumulated 308 points, averaging 38.3 points per game. This makes him the first player to exceed 300 points in the first eight games of a season since Michael Jordan recorded 303 points in 1988-89. Only Wilt Chamberlain has scored more points than Doncic during a similar stretch.
Luka’s one of the most talented players of all time. I don’t think people give him enough credit for how good he really is.
Zach LaVine, Sacramento Kings player
Kings Drop to Home Record of Zero and Three
De’Andre Hunter added 14 points and Malik Monk scored 13. The Kings, who were coming off a 115-100 win against Dallas on November 2, fell to 1-7 on the season and remain 0-3 at home.
The game was decided in part by free throws; the Lakers made 34 free throws, while the Kings attempted 28. However, Doncic converted three free throws after being fouled on a three-point attempt, followed by a seven-point run involving four free throws from Walker Kessler to secure the win.
Both teams finished the game with 12 three-pointers and 35 field goals made. The Lakers’ defense capitalized on 18 Sacramento turnovers to create 23 points. Los Angeles turned the ball over 12 times, resulting in only eight points for the Kings.
Reaves and Kessler Lead Supporting Cast Amid Injuries
Austin Reaves provided 21 points for the Lakers, shooting 7-of-15 from the field and 6-of-6 from the free-throw line. Walker Kessler contributed 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting, along with eight rebounds, four blocks, and three steals. Reserve players Ziaire Williams and Collin Sexton each added 10 points. Williams and Matisse Thybulle both recorded multiple steals.
Regarding player health, the Lakers’ injury report noted that Adou Thiero is out with a knee injury and has been assigned to the G League. Kessler maintains current averages of 14.4 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.1 steals, and 2.5 blocks while shooting at a 71.4 percent clip.
Lakers Host Portland Trail Blazers for Cup Game
The Lakers will next host the Portland Trail Blazers for an Emirates NBA Cup game on Friday night. Following that, they begin a four-game road trip. The Kings will host the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.
Entering the November 4 matchup, the Kings were 12.5-point underdogs. The Lakers’ moneyline was -625. For the season, the Lakers have a 5-3-0 record against the spread and have seen five of their seven games with a set total go over. The Kings are 2-5-0 against the spread and have hit the over in five of their seven games with a set total.
Earlier coverage: Hawks vs. Pelicans: Play-by-Play Highlights and Score – Oct 31, 2026
Luka Doncic STARS once again to help the Lakers grab the win over the Kings 🔥 40 points 9 rebounds 7 assists 11-of-23 FG 6-of-13 3PT 12-of-13 FT pic.twitter.com/J9jadthXqj
A fan was kicked out of the Lakers-Kings game after he aggressively threw the ball at the ref. Luka Doncic was quick to call it out. pic.twitter.com/mYMEa4FmgK
