Sacramento and Los Angeles will take the floor in a matchup of Western Conference foes. Monday's game is the third meeting this season between the two teams.

Luka Doncic apparently knows how to get his opponents riled up. The Los Angeles Lakers ' superstar is reportedly the reason a Western Conference foe has been suspended for three games. The reports came out Saturday night, via Chris Haynes, and said this:

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles and Milwaukee play in non-conference action. The Lakers have gone 10-6 at home. Los Angeles ranks eighth in the Western Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing just 116.6 points while holding opponents to 48.6% shooting.

The Los Angeles Lakers face the San Antonio Spurs on January 7, 2026, in a crucial Western Conference matchup. Both teams are dealing with significant injuries to key players, including LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama,

Luka Doncic led all scorers with 42 points to go along with eight assists and seven rebounds, while LeBron James added 22 points and Deandre Ayton finished with 13. Together, the trio combined for 77 points,

Luka Doncic made an injury admission following the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.