Sacramento Kings hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in front a sold out Golden 1 Center on Jan. 12. Here's how the game went.

Malik Monk made seven 3-pointers and scored 26 points to help the Sacramento Kings to a 124-112 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings meet Monday at 10 p.m. ET from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face the Sacramento Kings on January 12, 2026, in a crucial Pacific Division clash. Despite both teams battling injuries, the Lakers, favored by 9.5 points, aim to solidify their Western Conference standing.

DeMar DeRozan registered 32 points and six assists and reserve Malik Monk produced season bests of 26 points and eight assists, leading the Sacramento Kings to a solid 124-112 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

Sacramento Kings reserve guard Malik Monk scored 26 in a win against the Los Angeles Lakers. Will his recent play lead to more minutes?

The Lakers defense went from on the mend to very weak on Monday, and it resulted in an unacceptable loss to the Kings.

The Los Angeles Lakers, holding a 23-13 record, are set to face the struggling Sacramento Kings (9-30) on January 12, 2026. The Lakers are heavily favored by 9.5 points in this Pacific Division matchup,

The Golden State Warriors reportedly reached an impasse with the Sacramento Kings in trade discussions involving forward Jonathan Kuminga, but it sounds like more teams could be added to the mix to make the deal happen.

Los Angeles hosts the Charlotte Hornets after Luka Dončić scored 42 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-112 loss to the Sacramento Kings

The Lakers have found their standard. The execution is the ultimate test. "Hopefully we can find that consistency," JJ Redick said.