By Data Skrive

Jan. 12, 2026 3:25 pm EST

Pacific Division foes square off when the Los Angeles Lakers (23-13) visit the Sacramento Kings (9-30) at Golden 1 Center on Jan. 12, 2026. This is the third matchup between the teams this season.

How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento KingsLos Angeles vs. Sacramento odds

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Injury reportsLakers

Austin Reaves: Out (Calf),

Adou Thiero: Out (Knee),

Rui Hachimura: Day-To-Day (Calf)

Kings

Keegan Murray: Out (Ankle),

Domantas Sabonis: Out (Knee)

Stats to know
On a per-game basis, the Lakers put up 5.5 fewer points (115.9) than the Kings allow (121.4).
The Kings’ 109.8 points per game are 6.5 fewer points than the 116.3 the Lakers cede to opponents.

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