\u2014 Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n More on Dennis Schroder & Kings vs. Lakers<\/p>\n The NBA didn\u2019t identify the Los Angeles player involved, but several reports said it was star guard Luka Doncic.<\/p>\n According to the league, the confrontation occurred approximately 40 minutes after the Kings lost 125-101 to the host Lakers. Dennis Schroder and Doncic exchanged verbal barbs during the contest in which Doncic had 34 points and seven assists.<\/p>\n Lakers coach JJ Redick had little to say about the incident on Sunday.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a league matter, so I don\u2019t really have a comment on it,\u201d Redick said.<\/p>\n Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie measured his comments prior to Sunday\u2019s 111-98 home victory over the Houston Rockets.<\/p>\n Christie said it was \u201cunfortunate, but the league has ruled,\u201d and said he appreciates the intensity and fight Schroder brings to the club.<\/p>\n \u201cDennis is willing to go the distance,\u201d Christie said. \u201c\u2026 It has nothing to do with playing dirty. You\u2019ve got to defend yourself. Dennis rides with us. Period.\u201d<\/p>\n Schroder had 11 points and seven assists in 19 minutes off the bench against the Lakers in the Dec. 28 game. That marked Los Angeles\u2019 second straight win over the Kings this season and sixth in a row overall.<\/p>\n \u201cWe owe them a lot,\u201d Sacramento forward Precious Achiuwa said of the Lakers.<\/p>\n Without Dennis Schroder on Sunday, the Sacramento Kings ended a seven-game losing streak with a stellar victory over the Rockets<\/a>.<\/p>\n DeMar DeRozan scored 22 points for Sacramento and became the 23rd player in NBA history to pass 26,000 career points. His total sits at 26,018.<\/p>\n \u201cWe knew we needed this one. It\u2019s been a tough last couple of games,\u201d DeRozan said. \u201cWe\u2019re just trying to get it together. It seems we just have bad luck on us. Dennis\u2019 suspension, players hurt. So good to get this win.\u201d<\/p>\n Malik Monk\u2019s playing time was slashed in mid-December. But with Schroder out, he received 26 minutes of action (his most since Dec. 14) and provided a spark with 15 points.<\/p>\n \u201cMalik did a fabulous job,\u201d Christie said afterward. \u201cHe played to the standard. I love him and commend him for that.\u201d<\/p>\n The Lakers have lost back-to-back games and six of their past 10. The latest setback was Friday\u2019s 105-101 home loss against the Milwaukee Bucks.<\/p>\n Doncic scored 30 or more points in six straight games before having 24 on 8-of-25 shooting against the Bucks. He\u2019s averaging a league-best 33.3 points per game.<\/p>\n \u201cProbably I could have executed better, for sure,\u201d Doncic said. \u201cObviously, my shot didn\u2019t go well. You know, I could get better shots. So, wish I could have executed better than that.\u201d<\/p>\n LeBron James had 26 points, 10 assists, nine rebounds and three steals in a solid all-around effort.<\/p>\n James is averaging 28.3 points, 8.5 assists and 8.3 rebounds in four appearances this month.<\/p>\n Los Angeles will have the services of forward Rui Hachimura. He missed the past six games due to a right calf strain.<\/p>\n Redick said Hachimura will come off the bench. Hachimura, a would-be free agent, is just happy to get back on the court.<\/p>\n \u201cAt the end of the day, I\u2019m trying to help this team win,\u201d Hachimura told reporters. \u201cThat\u2019s the whole purpose of being here. I\u2019ve been here four seasons, I think I\u2019m one of the guys that\u2019s been here the longest, too.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013Field Level Media<\/p>\n Upcoming Sacramento Kings schedule for the 2025-26 season<\/p>\n Monday, January 12th\u00a0\u2013 vs. Los Angeles Lakers \u2013 7:00 PM PT Thank you for reading\u00a0SactownSports.com<\/a>. Follow us on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Google News<\/a>, and subscribe to our\u00a0YouTube<\/a>\u00a0channel.<\/p>\n![\"YouTube](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768230076_391_hqdefault.jpg\")
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