Lakers Edge Kings in Close Contest at Golden 1 Center
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Golden 1 Center
Los Angeles Lakers 127, Sacramento Kings 120, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings?
Los Angeles Lakers beat Sacramento Kings 127-120 at Golden 1 Center on October 26, 2025.
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a narrow victory over the Sacramento Kings, winning 127-120 at the Golden 1 Center. This result extends the Lakers' lead in the season series to 2-0 against the Kings, who have struggled against their rivals in recent matchups. The Kings now find themselves with a home record of 1-3 and an overall record of 1-2, while the Lakers improve to 3-1 on the season.
In terms of recent form, the Kings had a mixed bag, with their last ten games yielding a record of 5-5. They entered this game on a one-game winning streak, having defeated the Utah Jazz 105-104 in their previous outing. The Kings averaged 113.8 points scored and allowed 110.6 points over their last ten games. Conversely, the Lakers have been in better form, with a 6-4 record in their last ten games and a current streak of one win. They averaged 116.0 points scored and allowed 110.8 points during that stretch.
At home, the Kings have been inconsistent, holding a record of 2-2 in their last four games at the Golden 1 Center. The Lakers, on the other hand, have fared well on the road with a 2-1 record away from home this season. This matchup was particularly significant as the Kings have not won against the Lakers in their last four meetings, with the most recent encounter resulting in a 122-132 loss on December 29, 2024.
Injuries played a role in this game, particularly for the Kings, who had several key players listed as Day-To-Day. Domantas Sabonis (knee), Keegan Murray (ankle), Zach LaVine (hand), and De'Andre Hunter (eye) were all uncertain for the matchup, impacting the Kings' depth and strategy. The Lakers did not report any significant injuries, allowing them to field a full-strength lineup.
The betting market reflected the competitive nature of this game, with the Lakers opening as favorites. The odds were provided by a reputable sportsbook, emphasizing the Lakers' status as the team to beat in this contest.
Conditions during the game were typical for a late October evening in Sacramento, with a lively atmosphere as fans packed the Golden 1 Center to support their home team. The Kings aimed to capitalize on their home court advantage, but the Lakers' experience and execution in crunch time proved decisive.
Key moments in the game included critical scoring plays in the fourth quarter, where Austin Reaves made several pivotal free throws, contributing significantly to the Lakers' final tally. Zach LaVine also made a notable three-point shot that kept the Kings within striking distance, but it was not enough to overcome the Lakers' lead.
As the game concluded, the Kings faced the challenge of regrouping and addressing their injury concerns as they look to improve their standing in the league. The Lakers, meanwhile, will aim to build on this victory as they continue their campaign.
Injury report
- Domantas SabonisDay-To-DayKneeSacramento Kings
- Keegan MurrayDay-To-DayAnkleSacramento Kings
- Zach LaVineDay-To-DayHandSacramento Kings
- De'Andre HunterDay-To-DayEyeSacramento Kings
Leaders
- PointsZach LaVine32Sacramento Kings
- AssistsDennis Schroder12Sacramento Kings
- ReboundsDomantas Sabonis14Sacramento Kings
- PointsAustin Reaves51Los Angeles Lakers
- AssistsAustin Reaves9Los Angeles Lakers
- ReboundsDeandre Ayton15Los Angeles Lakers
Recent form
Sacramento Kings
Last 10: 5-5Streak W1113.8 scored · 110.6 allowed per game2-2 at home
- W105-104vs Utah JazzOct 25
- L116-120at Phoenix SunsOct 23
- W109-98vs Phoenix SunsApr 13
- L100-101vs LA ClippersApr 12
- L116-124vs Denver NuggetsApr 10
- W127-117at Detroit PistonsApr 7
- W120-113at Cleveland CavaliersApr 6
- W125-102at Charlotte HornetsApr 4
- L111-116at Washington WizardsApr 2
- L109-111at Indiana PacersMar 31
Los Angeles Lakers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W1116 scored · 110.8 allowed per game2-2 away
- W128-110vs Minnesota TimberwolvesOct 25
- L109-119vs Golden State WarriorsOct 22
- L81-109at Portland Trail BlazersApr 13
- W140-109vs Houston RocketsApr 12
- W112-97at Dallas MavericksApr 9
- L120-136at Oklahoma City ThunderApr 9
- W126-99at Oklahoma City ThunderApr 6
- W124-108vs New Orleans PelicansApr 5
- L116-123vs Golden State WarriorsApr 4
- W104-98vs Houston RocketsApr 1
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | - | 29 | W3 | .646 | 53 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 37 | W1 | .549 | 45 |
| LA Clippers | 11 | 40 | W1 | .512 | 42 |
| Golden State | 16 | 45 | L3 | .451 | 37 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
Box score
| Stat | Los Angeles Lakers | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 39-80 | 45-101 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 8-25 | 18-43 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 42 |
| Free throws | 41-46 | 12-18 |
| Free throw % | 89 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 47 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 37 | 27 |
| Assists | 26 | 27 |
| Steals | 9 | 13 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 24 | 27 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 54 | 46 |
| Fouls | 17 | 26 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 4 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter86-85Malik Monk makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter86-86Malik Monk makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter88-86Jarred Vanderbilt makes layup (Jake LaRavia assists)
- 3rd Quarter88-88DeMar DeRozan makes 17-foot pullup jump shot (Malik Monk assists)
- 3rd Quarter91-88Austin Reaves makes 29-foot three point jumper (Marcus Smart assists)
- 3rd Quarter93-88Austin Reaves makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter93-90DeMar DeRozan makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Russell Westbrook assists)
- 3rd Quarter94-90Jake LaRavia makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter95-90Jake LaRavia makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter95-92Domantas Sabonis makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter95-94Zach LaVine makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter95-97Russell Westbrook makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter95-98Keon Ellis makes free throw flagrant 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter97-98Marcus Smart makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter97-101Domantas Sabonis makes 26-foot three point jumper (Russell Westbrook assists)
- 4th Quarter100-101Austin Reaves makes 26-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter103-101Austin Reaves makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter105-101Deandre Ayton makes 4-foot hook shot (Marcus Smart assists)
- 4th Quarter108-101Austin Reaves makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Jake LaRavia assists)
- 4th Quarter108-104Zach LaVine makes 28-foot three point jumper (Dennis Schroder assists)
- 4th Quarter110-104Rui Hachimura makes 10-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter112-104Deandre Ayton makes dunk
- 4th Quarter112-106Russell Westbrook makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter114-106Rui Hachimura makes 2-foot dunk (Austin Reaves assists)
- 4th Quarter117-106Jake LaRavia makes 25-foot three point jumper (Rui Hachimura assists)
- 4th Quarter117-109Dennis Schroder makes 25-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter117-111Zach LaVine makes driving layup (Dennis Schroder assists)
- 4th Quarter117-112Zach LaVine makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter119-112Jake LaRavia makes layup (Jarred Vanderbilt assists)
- 4th Quarter120-112Jake LaRavia makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter120-114Domantas Sabonis makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter120-116Dennis Schroder makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter122-116Austin Reaves makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot (Jake LaRavia assists)
- 4th Quarter122-119Zach LaVine makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot (Dennis Schroder assists)
- 4th Quarter123-119Austin Reaves makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter124-119Austin Reaves makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter125-119Austin Reaves makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter126-119Austin Reaves makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter126-120Domantas Sabonis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter127-120Deandre Ayton makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Sacramento Kings, below favours Los Angeles Lakers.
Venue
- Golden 1 CenterSacramento, CA
- Attendance17832
- OfficialsLeon Wood, Kevin Scott, Mitchell Ervin
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