The Kings came back to take their first lead of the game when Monk hit a 3-pointer to cap a 13-2 run. They went up 54-49 when Monk threw down an alley-oop dunk on a lob from Sabonis, but the Lakers responded with a 9-0 run to reclaim the lead.

Things were looking up for the Sacramento Kings when they won four of five games and seemed to have found their rhythm again. Since then, the Kings have lost two consecutive games, capped off by a spirit-crushing 13-point loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.

James went into Thursday's matchup with an injury designation as he manages a foot issue, but was able to suit up and make NBA history. The Lakers are 14-12 on the season heading into the weekend series in Sacramento, while the Kings could use the two wins over LA to get back above .500 for the first time in over a month.

LeBron James set another NBA record while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-100 victory over the Kings on Thursday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Austin Reaves scored 25 points for the Lakers (15-12). Anthony Davis had 20 points and 21 rebounds. James finished with 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists.

Lakers guard Bronny James suited up in the G League on Thursday, and finished in double figures for the fourth consecutive time with South Bay.