Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings preview (Image via Prime Video) On December 28, 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers return home to play the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena in an attempt to end a difficult run. Both sides are coping with injuries and inconsistent performance as the game begins at 9:30 p.m. ET.Before Sunday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, who are coming off a victory on Saturday night, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers have lost three straight games. The Kings, who have only eight victories this season and are ranked 14th in the Western Conference, are playing their second consecutive night.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings – When and where to watch the game
On December 28 at 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT), the Sacramento Kings will travel to southern California to play the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. NBC Sports Bay Area; Spectrum SportsNet will broadcast the entire match. Additionally, Fubo and Peacock will stream the match for the online users.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings – Expected Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Lakers
PG Luka DoncicSG Marcus SmartSF Rui HachimuraPF LeBron JamesC Deandre Ayton
Sacramento Kings
PG Russell WestbrookSG Keon EllisSF DeMar DeRozanPF Precious AchiuwaC Maxime Raynaud
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings – Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers
Gabe Vincent: Out (Back)Drew Timme: Questionable (Concussion)Austin Reaves: Out (Calf)Jaxson Hayes: Doubtful (Ankle)
Sacramento Kings
Devin Carter: Out (Ankle)Keegan Murray: Out (Calf)Zach LaVine: Out (Ankle)Domantas Sabonis: Out (Ankle)Drew Eubanks: Out (Thumb)
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings – Game Prediction
On December 28, 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers (19-10) will host the Sacramento Kings (8-23) in an effort to end a three-game home losing streak. The Lakers are a double-digit favorite by 13.5 points going into Sunday’s game against the Kings. The over/under for this contest is 231.5.The Lakers have scored more than 231.5 points in 15 of their 29 games this season, which is their current matchup’s over/under. This season, the Kings have participated in 19 games (61.3% of opportunities) where both teams have scored more than 231.5 points. Compared to this matchup’s total of 231.5 points, the two clubs average 2.6 fewer points per game (228.9).Also read: Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs (11-05-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more