Los Angeles Lakers Edge Sacramento Kings 114–110 in Preseason Clash
Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers with 23 points in a tight 114–110 victory over the Sacramento Kings on October 8, 2026. The game showcased strong scoring from both teams, but a notable contrast emerged in free throw attempts.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 114–110 win against the Sacramento Kings in their 2026–27 NBA preseason game on October 8, 2026. Luka Doncic stood out for the Lakers, contributing 23 points, including 9 made free throws on 9 attempts, along with 3 rebounds and 3 assists over 25 minutes. His perfect free throw shooting marked a key statistical distinction in the contest.
Supporting Doncic, Sandro Mamukelashvili added 19 points, hitting 7 of 10 shots with 3 three-pointers, while also recording 4 assists and 1 block. On the Kings’ side, Precious Achiuwa scored 18 points on 9-of-13 shooting, pulling down 5 rebounds and adding 3 assists in 24 minutes. Daeqwon Plowden contributed 15 points, including 3 three-pointers, and 2 blocks in just 11 minutes.
A clear contrast between the teams was the Lakers’ aggressive presence at the free throw line, with Doncic alone making all 9 of his attempts, while the Kings had no free throw attempts recorded for their leading scorers. This difference in free throw opportunities and execution helped the Lakers maintain a narrow four-point margin in the final score.
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