Overview
- Tip-off is 6:30 p.m. PT at Crypto.com Arena, with local broadcasts on Spectrum SportsNet and NBC Sports California.
- Austin Reaves (grade 2 left calf strain) and Gabe Vincent are out, Jaxson Hayes is doubtful, and two-way forward Drew Timme is questionable in concussion protocol.
- Sacramento arrives off a 113-107 win over Dallas and lists Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray and Drew Eubanks out, with Devin Carter expected to return.
- Redick publicly challenged the Lakers’ effort after a third straight loss and convened an “uncomfortable” meeting and practice to reset roles and defensive standards.
- With Reaves sidelined after averaging 26.6 points and scoring 51 in October’s meeting, the Lakers are expected to lean more on Luka Dončić and LeBron James against a Kings defense ranked near the bottom of the league.