Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 28, 2025

When the Lakers and Kings met earlier this season, they combined for 247 points—a total that set the tone for their defensive-minded rematch on Wednesday. This time, the two teams fell well short of that benchmark, landing at 226 combined points, 5.5 points under the 231.5 market total. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed.

The second quarter was the game's sole offensive burst, with Sacramento and Los Angeles combining for 67 points. That early momentum proved fleeting. The pace slowed considerably in the second half, where the teams managed just 105 combined points across 24 minutes—a sharp 16-point drop from the first 24. The Lakers' 38-point second quarter helped them build separation; they outscored the Kings 26-21 in the fourth to seal a 125-101 victory. Luka Dončić led Los Angeles with 34 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds, while LeBron James added 24 points and Nick Smith Jr. chipped in 21. Sacramento's DeMar DeRozan managed 22 points and 5 assists, and Maxime Raynaud pulled down 10 rebounds alongside 16 points, but the Kings' offense never found traction beyond that second-quarter spike. The defensive grind that defined their earlier matchup returned with a vengeance, leaving the total well short of preseason expectations.