The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Sacramento Kings on December 29th at 10:30. The Lakers, currently fifth in the Western Conference with a 19-10 record, are on a three-game losing streak. Coach Reddick has publicly criticised the team's defence, indicating internal issues. However, the Lakers have a significant home advantage. The Kings are missing key players, including Sabonis and Murray. While LaVine averages 20.2 points, he may struggle to carry the team. The Lakers will need to leverage their home momentum and improve their defence, with the inside-outside combination of Doncic (33.7 points per game) and Ayton (8.7 rebounds) being crucial. The Kings are at the bottom of the Western Conference with an 8-23 record. They average 112 points per game with a 46.2% field goal percentage, both lower than the Lakers' 116.9 points and 50%. The Lakers have won four of their last five games against the Kings, giving them a psychological advantage. The Lakers must be wary of the Kings' team offense, as eight Kings players average double figures in scoring. Westbrook's playmaking ability (7.2 assists) could cause problems for the Lakers. For the Lakers, controlling turnovers (the Kings average 9.4 steals) and improving three-point shooting (34.6%) are key to ending their losing streak. The Kings, to cause an upset, will rely on LaVine and DeRozan's backcourt firepower to challenge the Lakers' defence. 10:30 NBA: Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings, under 232.5 points.