Through 3 Quarters

Down nine at the end of last quarter, the Los Angeles Lakers have now snagged the lead. After three quarters it's looking more and more like their high-powered offense is just too much for the Sacramento Kings as the Lakers lead 87-74.

Los Angeles has been riding high on the performance of power forward Anthony Davis, who has 23 points in addition to seven boards. One thing to keep an eye out for is Talen Horton-Tucker's foul situation as he currently sits at four.

Sacramento has been led by center Richaun Holmes, who so far has 20 points along with seven rebounds.

If the contest were over now, this would be Los Angeles' biggest margin of victory yet this year.

Who's Playing

Los Angeles @ Sacramento

Current Records: Los Angeles 11-11; Sacramento 8-13

What to Know

The Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. Los Angeles and the Sacramento Kings will face off in a Pacific Division battle at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Golden 1 Center. If the game is anything like Sacramento's 141-137 win from their previous meeting in November, the scorekeeper will be kept real busy.

The Lakers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, sneaking past 110-106. Los Angeles' small forward LeBron James did his thing and had 33 points and nine assists in addition to five boards. LBJ's night made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 30 points.

Meanwhile, things couldn't have gone much worse for Sacramento as they lost 128-101 to the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. Sacramento was in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 76-52. The top scorers for the Kings were shooting guard Buddy Hield (14 points), small forward Terence Davis (13 points), Louis King (12 points), and point guard De'Aaron Fox (12 points).

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Lakers are expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 3-10 against the spread when favored.

Los Angeles' victory brought them up to 11-11 while Sacramento's defeat pulled them down to 8-13. A couple defensive stats to keep an eye on: Los Angeles is third worst in the league in points allowed per game, with 114.1 on average. Sacramento has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the contest with the fourth most points allowed per game in the league, having given up 113.1 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET
  • Where: Golden 1 Center -- Sacramento, California
  • TV: NBC Sports California
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $79.95

Odds

The Lakers are a slight 1-point favorite against the Kings, according to the latest NBA odds.

Bettors have moved against the Lakers slightly, as the game opened with the Lakers as a 3.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Sacramento have won 13 out of their last 23 games against Los Angeles.

  • Nov 26, 2021 - Sacramento 141 vs. Los Angeles 137
  • Apr 30, 2021 - Sacramento 110 vs. Los Angeles 106
  • Apr 02, 2021 - Los Angeles 115 vs. Sacramento 94
  • Mar 03, 2021 - Sacramento 123 vs. Los Angeles 120
  • Aug 13, 2020 - Sacramento 136 vs. Los Angeles 122
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Los Angeles 129 vs. Sacramento 113
  • Nov 15, 2019 - Los Angeles 99 vs. Sacramento 97
  • Mar 24, 2019 - Los Angeles 111 vs. Sacramento 106
  • Dec 30, 2018 - Los Angeles 121 vs. Sacramento 114
  • Dec 27, 2018 - Sacramento 117 vs. Los Angeles 116
  • Nov 10, 2018 - Los Angeles 101 vs. Sacramento 86
  • Apr 01, 2018 - Sacramento 84 vs. Los Angeles 83
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Los Angeles 113 vs. Sacramento 108
  • Jan 09, 2018 - Los Angeles 99 vs. Sacramento 86
  • Nov 22, 2017 - Sacramento 113 vs. Los Angeles 102
  • Apr 07, 2017 - Los Angeles 98 vs. Sacramento 94
  • Feb 14, 2017 - Sacramento 97 vs. Los Angeles 96
  • Dec 12, 2016 - Sacramento 116 vs. Los Angeles 92
  • Nov 10, 2016 - Los Angeles 101 vs. Sacramento 91
  • Mar 15, 2016 - Sacramento 106 vs. Los Angeles 98
  • Jan 20, 2016 - Sacramento 112 vs. Los Angeles 93
  • Jan 07, 2016 - Sacramento 118 vs. Los Angeles 115
  • Oct 30, 2015 - Sacramento 132 vs. Los Angeles 114

Injury Report for Sacramento

  • Harrison Barnes: Out (Foot)
  • Maurice Harkless: Out (Knee)
  • Marvin Bagley III: Out (Illness)

Injury Report for Los Angeles

  • Anthony Davis: Game-Time Decision (Head)
  • Avery Bradley: Out (Thumb)
  • LeBron James: Out (Abdomen)
  • Kendrick Nunn: Out (Knee)
  • Trevor Ariza: Out (Ankle)