Lakers guard Luka Doncic scores 40 in win over Sacramento Kings
The gist
Lakers guard Luka Doncic scored 40 points as Los Angeles beat the Sacramento Kings 116-103.
His 308 points in eight games put his name alongside Michael Jordan's 1988 start.
How it unfolded
- Nov 4, 2026Doncic scored 11 straight points in the second quarter to give the Lakers a 57-48 lead, and had 23 at halftime, including 13 of the Lakers' final 15 points in the first half.
- Nov 4, 2026A fan behind the basket was ejected in the third quarter after throwing the ball back to a referee; Doncic called the pass "really strong."
- Nov 4, 2026The Lakers beat the Kings 116-103; Doncic finished with 40, Reaves had 21, and Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. scored 22.
Key terms
- ejected
- Removal of a participant from a contest by an official as punishment for breaking the sport's rules.
Source: Wikipedia