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JazzSacramento Kings @ Los Angeles Lakers: Mar 1, 2026
Kings vs Lakers final: the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 128-104 on March 1, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 18 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 104 |
| Lakers | 36 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 128 |
Top Performers
Kings
- 26 PTS Nique Clifford
- 13 REB Maxime Raynaud
- 8 AST DeMar DeRozan
Lakers
- 28 PTS Luka Dončić
- 7 REB Jake LaRavia
- 9 AST Luka Dončić
Kings vs Lakers Box Score
Sacramento Kings
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nique Clifford G | 41 | 26 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11-18 | 1-2 | 3-4 | -17 |
| Maxime Raynaud F | 33 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8-10 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Russell Westbrook G | 21 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6-16 | 1-7 | 1-1 | -12 |
| DeMar DeRozan GF | 22 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 2-2 | -9 |
| Precious Achiuwa F | 26 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4-10 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Devin Carter G | 20 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -14 |
| Killian Hayes G | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Daeqwon Plowden GF | 25 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-6 | 0-4 | 2-2 | -30 |
| Patrick Baldwin Jr. F | 11 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Malik Monk G | 16 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 2-5 | 2-2 | -12 |
| Drew Eubanks FC | 14 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -12 |
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton C | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6-6 | 0-0 | 0-1 | +2 |
| Luka Dončić FG | 29 | 28 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10-16 | 4-8 | 4-7 | +18 |
| LeBron James F | 26 | 24 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8-15 | 3-4 | 5-6 | +13 |
| Austin Reaves G | 27 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3-9 | 2-6 | 4-4 | +15 |
| Marcus Smart G | 24 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +17 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Adou Thiero F | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 | -1 |
| Maxi Kleber F | 13 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 12 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-1 | +16 |
| Dalton Knecht G | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Bronny James G | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Rui Hachimura F | 22 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-8 | 2-4 | 2-2 | +12 |
| Jake LaRavia F | 21 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-10 | 0-3 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Luke Kennard G | 25 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4-10 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +17 |
| Kobe Bufkin G | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -1 |
Kings vs Lakers Recap
The Lakers beat the Kings behind a 36-18 first quarter that decided the game before Sacramento found its footing. Los Angeles improved to 36-24, while Sacramento fell to 14-48.
The Kings won the second quarter 31-28 and the margin held near that size afterward. Lakers 64-49 at halftime, then 96-76 after three. Los Angeles made 18 of 39 from three, against 6 of 26 for Sacramento.
Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 28 points and 9 assists. Nique Clifford answered with 26 points for the Kings, and Maxime Raynaud added 13 rebounds. Sacramento outrebounded Los Angeles 52-37 and still lost the game. The Kings shot 42 of 90 overall, while the Lakers hit 47 of 94.
The number to know: 20 Kings turnovers, against 9 for the Lakers, cost Sacramento possessions that the rebounding edge could not recover.
Team Stats
| Kings | Stat | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| 42-90 | Field Goals | 47-94 |
| 46.7% | FG % | 50.0% |
| 6-26 | 3-Pointers | 18-39 |
| 23.1% | 3P % | 46.2% |
| 14-15 | Free Throws | 16-22 |
| 93.3% | FT % | 72.7% |
| 52 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 16 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 30 | Assists | 34 |
| 4 | Steals | 14 |
| 8 | Blocks | 9 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 16 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Biggest Lead | 30 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kings | 50.0% | 17.2% | 36.4% | 0.156 |
 Lakers | 59.6% | 8.0% | 20.0% | 0.170 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Kings vs Lakers Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, March 1, 20269:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Kings NBC Sports California · Lakers Spectrum SportsNet
- Arena
- Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Kings vs Lakers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Kings last 5
- W @ Mavericks 130-121 Feb 26, 2026
- L @ Rockets 97-128 Feb 25, 2026
- W @ Grizzlies 123-114 Feb 23, 2026
- L @ Spurs 122-139 Feb 21, 2026
- L vs Magic 94-131 Feb 19, 2026
Lakers last 5
- W @ Warriors 129-101 Feb 28, 2026
- L @ Suns 110-113 Feb 26, 2026
- L vs Magic 109-110 Feb 24, 2026
- L vs Celtics 89-111 Feb 22, 2026
- W vs Clippers 125-122 Feb 20, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 12, 2026 Lakers @ Kings 112-124
- Dec 28, 2025 Kings @ Lakers 101-125
- Oct 26, 2025 Lakers @ Kings 127-120
More NBA Games on Mar 1, 2026
- Final
San Antonio Spurs2-289
New York Knicks1-3114Top: Wembanyama 25 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1106
Brooklyn Nets0-4102Top: Jr. 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-397
Chicago Bulls1-3120Top: Sexton 22 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1117
Denver Nuggets1-2108Top: Jokić 35 PTS, 13 REB, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0125
Indiana Pacers2-2106Top: Walker 21 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-1106
Orlando Magic1-292Top: Cunningham 29 PTS, 11 ASTBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers3-0101
Atlanta Hawks2-2135Top: Okongwu 25 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0100
Dallas Mavericks2-287Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-198
Boston Celtics3-1114Top: Maxey 33 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3117
Los Angeles Clippers1-2137Top: Fears 28 PTSBox score ›
That covers Kings vs Lakers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Kings visit the Pelicans Oct 29; Lakers visit the Clippers Oct 28.
Kings vs Lakers FAQs
Who won Kings vs Lakers on Mar 1, 2026?
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 128-104 on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 28 points.
What are the Kings and Lakers records?
After this game the Kings were 14-48 and the Lakers were 36-24 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Kings vs Lakers?
Nique Clifford scored 26 for the Kings. Luka Dončić scored 28 for the Lakers.
Who leads the Kings vs Lakers season series?
The Lakers lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Kings vs Lakers game?
The Kings beat the Lakers 124-112 on Jan 12, 2026 at home.
Where was Kings vs Lakers played?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.
What was the score by quarter in Kings vs Lakers?
Kings-Lakers: Q1 18-36, Q2 31-28, Q3 27-32, Q4 28-32.
What is next for the Kings and Lakers?
Kings visit the Pelicans on Thursday, October 29 at 8:00 PM ET; Lakers visit the Clippers on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30 PM ET.