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The Los Angeles Lakers will welcome the Sacramento Kings for an NBA 2025-26 regular-season clash on Sunday, December 28. This will be the second time these Western Conference teams will be up against each other in the current NBA<\/a> season. In their previous meeting, the Lakers recorded a seven point win over the Kings and established a 1-0 dominance over them. <\/p>

The game saw Austin Reaves leading the Gold and Purple brigade with a whopping 51 points. They were combined with 22 points and 15 rebounds from Deandre Ayton. On the other hand, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan came up with 32 points and 21 points, respectively. In addition, Dennis Schroder, and Russell Westbrook dropped 18 points each. In the upcoming game, the Lakers would aim to extend their winning streak over the Kings, while the latter would aim to bounce back and level the tally. <\/p>

However, before that, let’s get into injury concerns and predicted starting lineups for both teams. <\/p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report<\/h2>

Here is a complete breakdown of the injury reports and predicted starting lineups for Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings. <\/p>

Los Angeles Lakers’ Injuries <\/h3>
Player <\/td>Position<\/td>Injury<\/td>Status <\/td><\/tr>
Gabe Vincent <\/td>PF<\/td>Back <\/td>Out <\/td><\/tr>
Drew Timme <\/td>PF<\/td>Concussion<\/td>Questionable <\/td><\/tr>
Austin Reaves <\/td>SG<\/td>Calf <\/td>Out <\/td><\/tr>
Jaxson Hayes <\/td>C<\/td>Ankle <\/td>Doubtful<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

Gabe Vincent is out of the Lakers’ lineup<\/a> for Sunday’s encounter with the Raptors due to his back issue. <\/p>

Drew Timme has been listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Kings due to concussion protocol. <\/p>

Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a grade 2 left gastrocnemius (calf) strain. He will be out for almost a month. <\/p>

Jaxson Hayes could miss his second straight game due to a left ankle injury. He has been listed as doubtful on the injury report. <\/p>

Sacramento Kings’ Injuries <\/h3>
Player <\/td>Position<\/td>Injury<\/td>Status <\/td><\/tr>
Devin Carter <\/td>SG<\/td>Ankle <\/td>Out <\/td><\/tr>
Keegan Murray<\/td>PF<\/td>Calf <\/td>Out <\/td><\/tr>
Zach LaVine <\/td>SG<\/td>Ankle <\/td>Out <\/td><\/tr>
Domantas Sabonis <\/td>C<\/td>Ankle <\/td>Out <\/td><\/tr>
Drew Eubanks <\/td>C<\/td>Thumb<\/td>Out <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

Devin Carter was ruled out in the front leg of the Kings’ back-to-back set on Saturday. He is questionable for Sunday. <\/p>

Keegan Murray remains out of action with a mild calf strain. <\/p>

Zach LaVine is rehabbing a left ankle sprain, and is listed as out for Sunday’s game. <\/p>

Drew Eubanks remains out of action due to an avulsion fracture of the left thumb. <\/p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Predicted Starting Lineups <\/h2>

Los Angeles Lakers: <\/strong>Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, DeAndre Ayton, Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart<\/p>

Sacramento Kings: <\/strong>DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa, Maxime Raynaud, Russell Westbrook, Keon Ellis.<\/p>\n

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