10.30 NBA: Los Angeles Lakers versus Sacramento Kings! Los Angeles Lakers are currently in a slump, having lost three games in a row. Their recent performance includes a significant defeat against the Rockets on Christmas Day, with a score of 96-119. Despite retaining their core players, the team is dealing with the absence of Reaves. LeBron James, a key player for the Lakers, contributed 18 points and 5 assists in the last game. Sacramento Kings, though struggling in the Western Conference standings, recently ended their losing streak by defeating the Mavericks with a score of 113-107. However, the Kings are also facing injury issues, with Murray, Sabonis, and LaVine all expected to be absent. Los Angeles Lakers have only won four out of their last ten games, with a win rate of 40%. Their recent results have been inconsistent, including both close wins and heavy losses. In matchups against strong teams like the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors, the Lakers won the games but did not cover the spread, indicating a lack of competitiveness in critical moments. The Lakers' performance against the Houston Rockets was particularly concerning, as they were dominated throughout the game and were already down by 20 points at halftime. They also struggled against the Phoenix Suns.