On Monday evening, the Sacramento Kings played the Los Angeles Lakers (at home) in California.
The Kings won by a score of 124-112.
2017 MVP Russell Westbrook finished the victory with 22 points, five rebounds, seven assists and one steal while shooting 8/16 from the field and 4/8 from three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.
NBA World Reacts To Russell Westbrook’s Performance In Lakers-Kings Game
Here’s what people were saying about Westbrook’s strong performance:
@balldontstop: “Kings are tanking but don’t get it twisted, Russell Westbrook, DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine can be impactful on playoff teams. Elite vet talents at their position.”
Russell Westbrook currently has the highest 3PT% of any season in his NBA career. pic.twitter.com/JjzRnVcDBS
— Real App (@realapp) January 13, 2026
@RussFcb: “Russell Westbrook has beaten Kevin Durant and LeBron James in a span of 24 hours That’s why he’s the GOAT”
@Beastbr00k0: “Russell Westbrook is COOKING the Lakers 🍿 Russ in 24 minutes: 19 points 7/12 FG (58%) 3/5 3PT (60%) 3 rebounds 4 assists 1 steal 73.8 TS% +/- +9 Kings up 15 Brodie HOOPING in year 18 ✅”
Russell Westbrook is COOKING the Lakers 🍿
Russ in 24 minutes:
19 points
7/12 FG (58%)
3/5 3PT (60%)
3 rebounds
4 assists
1 steal
73.8 TS%
+/- +9
Kings up 15Brodie HOOPING in year 18 ✅ pic.twitter.com/USaYh6HtEv
— Beastbrook (@Beastbr00k0) January 13, 2026
@TheWestWolfPod: “Russell Westbrook tonight vs. Lakers: 22pts 7asts 5rbs 1stl 4-8 3pt 50% 61.94%TS And the W!”
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Westbrook came into the night with averages of 14.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 42.1% from the field and 34.0% from three-point range.
Earlier in his career, the future Hall of Famer spent part of two seasons playing for the Lakers.
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With their victory over Los Angeles, the Kings are now 10-30 in 40 games, which has them as the 14th seed in the Western Conference.
They are 3-7 over their last ten games (but have won two in a row).
On Tuesday night, the Kings will host Mikal Bridges and the New York Knicks in Sacramento.
JJ Reddick waves the white flag.
Luka Doncic and LeBron James both had only 2 points each in the 4th quarter.
Really good win for the Kings. Their 10th of the season.
— Matt George (@MattGeorgeSAC) January 13, 2026
Westbrook and the Kings will visit the Lakers on March 1.
He has also spent time playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets over 18 seasons.
His career averages are 21.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 43.8% from the field and 30.7% from three-point range in 1,277 games.
