Los Angeles Lakers Win 127–103 Over Sacramento Kings in 2026 NBA Preseason Game
Luka Doncic scored 21 points in just 15 minutes as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 127–103 on October 5, 2026, in their 2026–27 NBA preseason game.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 127–103 victory against the Sacramento Kings in their 2026–27 NBA preseason matchup on October 5, 2026. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 21 points, hitting 5 of 12 field goals including three 3-pointers, and converting 8 free throws from 9 attempts in just 15 minutes of play. Cameron Carr also contributed significantly, scoring 19 points on 7-for-13 shooting with three 3-pointers made and adding two steals.
On the Sacramento side, Nique Clifford posted a team-high 23 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, shooting efficiently at 8-for-13 from the field and making 6 of 10 free throws. Darius Acuff Jr. added 19 points, but his 8-for-17 shooting was accompanied by five turnovers, highlighting a contrast in efficiency compared to Clifford.
The Lakers outscored the Kings by 24 points, benefiting from efficient shooting and strong perimeter scoring, as Doncic and Carr combined for six made three-pointers. The game featured a notable contrast between Clifford’s efficient scoring and rebounding for Sacramento and Acuff’s higher turnover count amid his scoring efforts, underscoring differing impacts within the Kings’ offense.
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