Zach LaVine refuses to blame free-throw disparity for Kings' loss to Lakers

Though the Los Angeles Lakers shot 28 more free throws than Sacramento on Sunday, Zach LaVine wouldn't use it as an excuse for the Kings' loss.

Zach LaVine Criticizes Kings’ Second-Half Collapse in Loss to Suns

After the Sacramento Kings lost their season opener by falling 116-120 to the Phoenix Suns, star guard Zach LaVine characterized the team’s effort - and the fin

Kings' Zach LaVine: Drops 32 in Sunday's loss

LaVine recorded 32 points (12-24 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and four rebounds in 40 minutes during Sunday's 127-120 loss to the Lakers. The 30-year-old has come out of the gates flying in 2025-26, scoring at least 30 points in three straight games to begin his first full season with the Kings.

Zach LaVine highlights: Watch Kings star score 32 points vs. Lakers

Kings shooting guard Zach LaVine scores 32 points in Sacramento's 127-120 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday at Golden 1 Center.Zach LaVine highlights: Watch Kings star score 32 points vs. Laker

Stephen A. Smith goes scorched earth on the Kings for letting Austin Reaves score 51 points

Stephen A. Smith had some tough words for the Kings after Austin Reaves became the second undrafted player to score 50 points.
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What we learned as Kings can't stop Austin Reaves in loss to short-handed Lakers

The Kings had one of their best overall offensive nights, getting six players in double figures against a short-handed Lakers team playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic. It hardly mattered. Zach LaVine scored 32 points and led Sacramento’s perimeter shooting with four 3-pointers.

Stephen A. Smith rips Kings after Austin Reaves drops 51 points: "Bust your livin' a–, really?"

Stephen A. Smith is shocked to see a fully healthy Sacramento Kings team being unable to contain Austin Reaves.
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