Luka Doncic scores 42, but Lakers lose to hot-shooting Kings

SACRAMENTO — Luka Doncic had another big night for the Lakers, but it wasn’t enough to keep them from a second straight loss.

DeMar DeRozan had 32 points and six assists, while Malik Monk made seven 3-pointers and scored 26 points to help the Sacramento Kings hand the Lakers a 124-112 defeat on Monday night at the Golden 1 Center.

Russell Westbrook, who played 78 games for the Lakers in 2023, added 22 points and seven assists for the Kings (10-30), who shot 17 for 26 from 3-point...