Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings regular season game: Full injury report, who's out, where to watch, and more (December 28, 2025)

The Los Angeles Lakers are back at home on December 28, 2025, trying to stop a rough stretch when they face the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. The game tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET and comes at a time when both teams are dealing with injuries and uneven results.Los Angeles Lakers are still in a strong position in the standings but have lost three straight games at home. Sacramento Kings arrive with one of the worst records in the conference and a roster missing several key players. On paper, the matchup favors the Lakers, but availability will play a major role in how the night unfolds.The game will be played Sunday night in Los Angeles, starting at 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT). The Los Angeles Lakers are 19-10 overall, while the Sacramento Kings sit at 8-23 and continue to struggle on the road. Betting lines have Los Angeles favored by 13.5 points, with the total set at 231.5 points.Both teams enter the game short-handed, with several rotation players either out or questionable.With so many absences, Sacramento is leaning on Russell Westbrook, who is averaging 14.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game.The game will air on Spectrum SportsNet for Lakers viewers and NBC Sports California for Kings fans. It will also be available through NBA League Pass, Fubo, and Peacock for out-of-market viewers. Live scores and updates can be followed through ESPN.The Los Angeles Lakers continue to rely on LeBron James, who is averaging 20.2 points, 6.8 assists, and 5.1 rebounds. Luka Doncic leads the team in scoring at 33.7 points per game and anchors an offense shooting 50 percent from the field. Rui Hachimura adds 12.8 points per night.For Sacramento Kings, DeMar DeRozan leads the team with 18.7 points per game. Westbrook handles much of the playmaking, while Dennis Schroder contributes 13 points per game. Defensively, the Kings allow 122.5 points per game, one of the highest marks in the league.Los Angeles is expected to respond at home and control the game, with a projected 118-105 win that covers the spread. Attention remains on Austin Reaves’ calf injury and the continued absence of Domantas Sabonis. Betting interest has focused on LeBron James scoring more than 23.5 points as the Lakers look to steady themselves in prime time.