Luka Dončić continued his scoring barrage Wednesday night, achieving his third straight 40-point game and leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. The Slovenian star finished the game with 40 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, contributing to the 7-2 Lakers' latest win.
Dončić's offensive output was crucial, even if not as efficient as earlier in the season. He shot 11-for-23 from the field, including 6-for-13 from three-point range, and made 12 of his 13 free throws. A key stretch came late in the second quarter when he scored 11 consecutive points, highlighted by three straight three-pointers, to give the Lakers a 57-48 lead with just over two and a half minutes remaining in the half. The Lakers maintained their lead for the remainder of the game after a back-and-forth first half.
With this performance, Dončić became the first player in NBA history to record six consecutive games with at least 35 points, five rebounds, five assists, and five three-pointers. This historic streak underscores his dominant start to the 2026-27 season.
Other Lakers contributors included Austin Reaves, who added 21 points and four assists. Walker Kessler contributed 15 points, eight rebounds, four blocked shots, and three steals, while Ziaire Williams and Collin Sexton each scored 10 points off the bench.