March 1, 2026Updated 8:25 pm EST
The Los Angeles Lakers (35-24) host the Sacramento Kings (14-47) in a matchup of Pacific Division rivals at Crypto.com Arena on March 1, 2026. This is the fourth matchup between the squads this season.
How to watch Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles LakersSacramento vs. Los Angeles odds
Injury reportsLakers
LeBron James: Questionable (Foot)
Kings
Zach LaVine: Out For Season (Finger),
Domantas Sabonis: Out For Season (Back),
De’Andre Hunter: Out For Season (Eye),
Dylan Cardwell: Out (Ankle),
Keegan Murray: Out (Ankle)
Stats to know
On a per-game basis, the Lakers put up 5.4 fewer points (115.7) than the Kings give up (121.1).
The Kings’ 110.4 points per game are 5.2 fewer points than the 115.6 the Lakers cede to opponents.
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