LA Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Dec. 21 | 2024-25 NBA Season 

The LA Lakers and Sacramento Kings lock horns for the second time in two days on Saturday. The Lakers will have a chance to close the season series with a 3-0 win, while the Kings can keep it alive with a win at home. The Lakers convincingly won Thursday's contest 113-100 behind a collective effort.

Austin Reaves led the scoring with 25 points. He also had six rebounds, five assists and two steals, shooting 50.0%, including three 3s. Anthony Davis bagged 21 points, 19 rebounds, four assists, three steals and six blocks, compensating for his off shooting night as he went 7 of 20.

The major reason behind the outcome was LA's impeccable defense, which laid the foundation for it despite shooting a subpar 40.4% collectively. They did an excellent job containing the Kings' stars De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan, who finished with 26, 18 and 10 points, respectively.

The Lakers bench also outscored the Kings' second unit, winning a crucial battle. A 53-43 rebounding advantage, including 14 offensive rebounds also played a significant role in the grand scheme of things.

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LA Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings Injury Report for Dec. 21

LA Lakers injury report

The Lakers continue to have a lengthy injury report ahead of Saturday's clash, with nine players making the list. Stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James are questionable with elbow and foot injuries, respectively. Meanwhile, Rui Hachimura is probable, citing a left tibial contusion.

Jaxson Hayes (ankle), Jalen Hood-Schifino (hamstring), Jarred Vanderbilt (foot surgery) and Christian Wood (knee surgery) are among the injury absentees.

Bronny James and Maxwell Lewis are out on G League assignments.

Sacramento Kings injury report

The Kings listed Keegan Murray and Trey Lyles as questionable with calf and ankle injuries, respectively. Devin Carter is the only injury absentee. He's recovering from shoulder surgery.

Isaiah Crawford and Mason Jones won't be with the team because of G League commitments.

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LA Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Dec. 21

LA Lakers starting lineup and depth chart

The Lakers will likely start Austin Reaves and Max Christie in the backcourt. LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and Anthony Davis should retain their positions if they are available.

Hachimura remains likely to play. Cam Reddish could replace James, while Koloko could take Davis' starting spot if the star duo doesn't suit up.

PG	Austin Reaves	D'Angelo Russell
SG	Max Christie	Gabe Vincent	Quincy Olivari
SF	Rui Hachimura	Cam Reddish
PF	LeBron James	Dalton Knecht	Armel Traore
C	Anthony Davis	Christian Koloko

Sacramento Kings starting lineup and depth chart

The Kings could start De'Aaron Fox, Malik Monk, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis. Jae Crowder may replace Murray if the third-year forward doesn't play.

PG	De'Aaron Fox	Jordan McLaughlin
SG	Malik Monk	Keon Ellis
SF	DeMar DeRozan	Kevin Huerter	Colby Jones
PF	Keegan Murray	Trey Lyles	Jae Crowder
C	Domantas Sabonis	Alex Len	Isaac Jones