# Zach LaVine takes bizarre shot at Lakers after Kings’ embarrassing defeat

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/zach-lavine-takes-bizarre-shot-at-lakers-after-kings-embarrassing-defeat/
- Published: 2026-11-05T17:02:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T17:25:01+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/05/sports/kings-zach-lavine-bizarre-shot-lakers-bad-defenders/
- Topics: Offbeat, Weird & Viral, World

## Key points

- The Lakers beat the Kings 116-103.
- LaVine criticised both teams’ defensive weaknesses.
- Sacramento is allowing 123.3 points per game.

## Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 116-103 on Wednesday, with Luka Dončić leading the attack. After the defeat, Kings guard Zach LaVine criticised the Lakers’ defence, saying they had weak defenders but had exploited Sacramento’s own defensive shortcomings.

LaVine scored 21 points on 6-for-14 shooting and said Dončić had caused problems for the Kings. He also described the loss as frustrating while stressing that Sacramento was still competing. This season, opponents are scoring 113.9 points per game against the Lakers, ranking them 17th in the NBA, compared with 123.3 against the Kings, who rank 28th.

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