NBA · Final Recap

Doncic’s 40 Powers Lakers to 13-Point Win Over Kings

November 5, 2026 · 5:43 AM

Luka Doncic’s 40-point night led Los Angeles past Sacramento, 116-103, after the Lakers took control in the second and third quarters.

On Wednesday, Nov. 4—yesterday—the Lakers beat the Kings 116-103 in Sacramento. After a 28-28 first quarter, Los Angeles won the second 33-26 and the third 26-20, turning a 61-54 halftime edge into a 13-point cushion; both teams scored 29 in the fourth. Luka Doncic led the way with 40 points on 11-of-23 shooting, including 6-of-13 from three, plus 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 6 turnovers. Austin Reaves added 21 points on 7-of-15 shooting, 3 rebounds and 4 assists without a turnover, while Walker Kessler had 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting, 8 rebounds, 3 steals and 4 blocks. Sacramento’s Darius Acuff Jr. posted 22 points on 8-of-24 shooting and 12 assists, with 3 rebounds, 2 steals and 4 turnovers. Zach LaVine scored 21 on 6-of-14 shooting with 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 blocks and 6 turnovers, while Domantas Sabonis had 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting, 17 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 2 turnovers.

Key Performers

Luka Doncic, Lakers: 40 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST; 11-23 FG, 6-13 3PT, 12-13 FT; 1 STL, 1 BLK, 6 TO Darius Acuff Jr., Kings: 22 PTS, 3 REB, 12 AST; 8-24 FG, 3-11 3PT, 3-4 FT; 2 STL, 4 TO Domantas Sabonis, Kings: 16 PTS, 17 REB, 1 AST; 5-10 FG, 6-9 FT; 1 STL, 2 TO

Standings Impact

Los Angeles improved on its 6-2 record, while Sacramento took another loss after entering at 1-6. The Lakers were No. 8 in the power index; the Kings were No. 27.

DYMA Insight

The game turned in the middle quarters: Los Angeles outscored Sacramento 59-46 across the second and third to create the decisive 13-point gap. Doncic’s 40-point scoring lead and Kessler’s four blocks supplied the clearest edges.