NBA》Doncic scored 40 points and set a record for the first time in history. The Lakers defeated the Kings and won 3 consecutive victories.

Doncic. (Reuters)

[Reporter Lu Yangxuan/Comprehensive Report] The Lakers played in Sacramento today. Luka Doncic once again showed his hot touch and scored 40 points, defeating the Kings 116:103 and ending their third consecutive victory.

Doncic has shown MVP-level skills this season, averaging 38.3 points per game before today's game, continuing to lead the league in scoring. He once again scored a game-high 23 points in the first two quarters of this campaign, helping the Zijin Army enter the second half with a 61:54 advantage.

The Kings fell into a scoring drought in the third quarter and only scored 20 points in a single quarter. The Lakers scored 12 points from Doncic alone. After the first three quarters, they held an 87:74 lead and ended the game with a 13-point difference.

Doncic made 6 of 13 outside shots and scored 40 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. He became the first player in the history of the league to score at least 5 three-pointers, 35 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in 6 consecutive games. Austin Reaves had the second-highest score of 21 points, and Walker Kessler had 15 points and 8 rebounds.

Five Kings players scored in double figures. Super rookie Darius Acuff Jr. scored a team-high 22 points and 12 assists. Zach LaVine scored 21 points. Domantas Sabonis scored 16 points and 17 rebounds.