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NBA·RECAP·October 9, 2026 02:05 AM ET

Lakers defeat Kings 114-110 in preseason action

Luka Doncic posts a game-high 23 points in the victory.

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Final: Kings fall to Lakers 110-114. 👑 Precious Achiuwa: 18 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST 👑 Maxime Raynaud: 13 PTS, 10 REB 👑 Darius Via @SacramentoKings on X

What happened: The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 114-110 in a preseason game on Friday. Luka Doncic led all scorers with 23 points, three rebounds and three assists for Los Angeles, while Precious Achiuwa paced the Kings with 18 points, five rebounds and three assists.

Why it matters: The exhibition matchup allowed the Lakers to evaluate their rotation combinations before facing the Warriors in their next preseason contest. Sacramento continues to integrate its new additions as the regular season approaches.

By the numbers: For Sacramento, Maxime Raynaud recorded 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Daeqwon Plowden contributed 15 points.

What to watch: Both teams will conclude their exhibition schedules next week.

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