Minus key piece, Lakers out to shore up defense vs. Kings

One team eager to show off a new weapon and another beginning a stretch without one of its big guns go head-to-head Sunday night when the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers duel in Southern California.

The Kings and Lakers met once earlier this season, but a whole lot has changed since Los Angeles pulled out a 127-120 road win in October.

Playing without star sidekicks LeBron James and Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves exploded for 51 points in that win, nearly completing a triple-double with 11 rebounds and nine assists.