What happened: Kings assistant coach Doug Christie evaluated the Los Angeles Lakers' defense following Monday's matchup. Christie highlighted the opponent's physicality, adding that his team's reaction was "not the response that I want."

Why it matters: Sacramento struggled to match the defensive intensity during the previous meeting. Answering that physical challenge remains a priority as the Kings look to establish better execution in the scheduled rematch.

What to watch: The Kings have an immediate opportunity to test their adjustments as the teams prepare to face off again.