On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Kings (in Sacramento, California).
The Lakers lost by a score of 124-112.
Despite the loss, Luka Dončić finished with 42 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and four steals while shooting 16/25 from the field and 2/9 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.
NBA Star Luka Dončić Made History In Lakers-Kings Game
In addition to his strong night, Dončić also made NBA history.
Via Real App: “Luka Doncic is tied as the fastest player ever to reach 1000 PTS, 200 REB, & 200 AST in a season. He ties himself from 2023.”
Luka Doncic is tied as the fastest player ever to reach 1000 PTS, 200 REB, & 200 AST in a season.
He ties himself from 2023. pic.twitter.com/ht9anBwXJn
— Real App (@realapp) January 13, 2026
Dončić is in the middle of another outstanding season with averages of 33.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 46.5% from the field and 32.0% from three-point range in 30 games.
He is in his first full season with the Lakers after getting traded (via the Dallas Mavericks) during the middle of the 2024-25 season.
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With their loss to the Kings, the Lakers are now 23-14 in 37 games, which has them as the fifth seed in the Western Conference.
They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak (and 13-7 on the road).
Following Sacramento, the Lakers will play their next game on Tuesday night when they host the Atlanta Hawks in Los Angeles.
Via @LakersDailyCom: “The word is out on how to beat the Lakers: 1. Double Luka 2. Double LeBron 3. Let our role players clank from deep 4. Win by 20”
The word is out on how to beat the Lakers:
1. Double Luka
2. Double LeBron
3. Let our role players clank from deep
4. Win by 20— Lakers Daily (@LakersDailyCom) January 13, 2026
As for the Kings, they have had a tough season where they are the 14th seed in the Western Conference with a 10-30 record in 40 games.
That said, they have won two in a row.
On Wednesday night, the Kings will host the New York Knicks in Sacramento.
Dončić was the third pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.
He has been named to five All-Star Games (and reached the 2024 NBA Finals with the Mavs).
Via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin: “Luka Doncic had his inner thigh/groin area treated in the second half tonight. He said he was unsure if he was going to be able to play coming into tonight. He will have to see how he feels tomorrow for the b2b vs. ATL.”
Luka Doncic had his inner thigh/groin area treated in the second half tonight. He said he was unsure if he was going to be able to play coming into tonight. He will have to see how he feels tomorrow for the b2b vs. ATL. pic.twitter.com/ezY0c85ogr
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) January 13, 2026
