Though the Los Angeles Lakers shot 28 more free throws than Sacramento on Sunday, Zach LaVine wouldn't use it as an excuse for the Kings' loss.

After the Sacramento Kings lost their season opener by falling 116-120 to the Phoenix Suns, star guard Zach LaVine characterized the team’s effort - and the fin

LaVine recorded 32 points (12-24 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and four rebounds in 40 minutes during Sunday's 127-120 loss to the Lakers. The 30-year-old has come out of the gates flying in 2025-26, scoring at least 30 points in three straight games to begin his first full season with the Kings.

Stephen A. Smith is shocked to see a fully healthy Sacramento Kings team being unable to contain Austin Reaves.

Monday, Oct. 27: Trail Blazers at Lakers ( 10:30 p.m. ET ): After erupting for a career-best 51 points on Sunday in Sacramento, what will Austin Reaves have for an encore when the Lakers host Portland less than 24 hours later — and in their second game of the season without Luka Dončić (finger, leg) and LeBron James (sciatica)?

The Kings had one of their best overall offensive nights, getting six players in double figures against a short-handed Lakers team playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic. It hardly mattered. Zach LaVine scored 32 points and led Sacramento’s perimeter shooting with four 3-pointers.

Kings shooting guard Zach LaVine scores 32 points in Sacramento's 127-120 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday at Golden 1 Center.Zach LaVine highlights: Watch Kings star score 32 points vs. Laker