Luka Doncic scores 40 as Lakers beat Kings in Sacramento
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 7:14 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Luka Dončić scored 40 points, with nine rebounds and seven assists, in the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings on November 4, 2026. Dončić's performance marked his fifth 40-point game in the last six outings. Teammate Austin Reaves humorously noted that Dončić might have scored even more if he had been more alert in the first quarter. The Lakers improved their record to 7-2, as Dončić continues to lead the league in scoring this season.
- •Luka Dončić had 40 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.
- •Austin Reaves contributed 21 points for the Lakers.
- •The Lakers now hold a 7-2 record this season.
- •Dončić is averaging 38.5 points per game, leading the league.
- •The game took place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
- 7:14 AMYahoo Sports — Austin Reaves jokes Luka Doncic could’ve scored 60 ‘if he weren’t asleep’
"Luka Doncic had his fifth 40-point outing in his last six games, finishing with 40 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and a steal in the Lakers' win.
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