Sacramento Kings @ Los Angeles Lakers: Nov 20, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Sacramento KingsKings
0-3 · Away
10:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, November 20, 2026
Los Angeles LakersLakers
3-0 · Home

Kings vs Lakers tips off at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) on Friday, November 20, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. TV: NBC Sports California (Kings), Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers).

How to Watch Kings vs Lakers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Friday, November 20, 202610:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Kings NBC Sports California · Lakers Spectrum SportsNet
Stream
NBA League PassKings: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on · Lakers: Spectrum SportsNet+
Arena
Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Ben SimmonsKingsG-FOut For SeasonAchillesOct 18, 2026
Dylan CardwellKingsCOutCalfOct 15, 2026
Keegan MurrayKingsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 24, 2026
Maxime RaynaudKingsFOutKneeOct 15, 2026
Adou ThieroLakersFDay-To-DayKneeOct 20, 2026
Cameron CarrLakersGDay-To-DayObliqueOct 20, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Kings

Lakers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Kings vs Lakers Preview

The Kings are 0-3 this season, while the Lakers are 3-0 this season.

The Lakers won last season's series 3-1. The Lakers rank 1st in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Zach LaVine (29.0 points per game) and Luka Dončić (34.3 points per game).

Kings vs Lakers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesLakers 3-1

Previous meetings

Kings vs Lakers Season Stats 2026-27

Kings 3 GPLakers 3 GP
109.3#25
Points per game
128.0#1
124.0#25
Opponent points
115.0#15
45.2%#17
Field goal %
54.6%#1
28.6%#27
Three-point %
42.1%#1
72.5%#24
Free throw %
83.3%#6
42.7#19
Rebounds
36.7#30
21.0#30
Assists
25.0#16
7.7#22
Steals
11.0#7
2.3#30
Blocks
6.7#6
15.0#13
Turnovers
16.3#17

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Timberwolves3-0–
2Lakers3-0–
3Grizzlies3-0–
4Thunder3-0–
13Pelicans0-33.0
14Warriors0-33.0
15Kings0-33.0

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This Kings vs Lakers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Kings host the Celtics Nov 21; Lakers host the Jazz Nov 23.

Kings vs Lakers FAQs

What time does Kings vs Lakers start?

The Sacramento Kings play the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, November 20, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Tip-off is 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT).

What channel is Kings vs Lakers on?

Local TV: NBC Sports California (Kings), Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Kings and Lakers records?

Going into this game the Kings were 0-3 and the Lakers were 3-0 this season.

Who is injured for Kings vs Lakers?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26: Ben Simmons (Kings, out for season, achilles); Dylan Cardwell (Kings, out, calf); Keegan Murray (Kings, day-to-day, ankle); Maxime Raynaud (Kings, out, knee); Adou Thiero (Lakers, day-to-day, knee); Cameron Carr (Lakers, day-to-day, oblique).

How did Kings vs Lakers go last season?

The Lakers won the regular-season series 3-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Kings vs Lakers game?

The Lakers beat the Kings 128-104 on Mar 1, 2026 at home.

Where is Kings vs Lakers being played?

At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Is Kings vs Lakers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Kings and Lakers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Spectrum SportsNet+ for Lakers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.