Los Angeles played well for most of the game, but still lost to the Kings 117-116 in preseason play.

Luka Dončić ended with 31 points, five rebounds and nine assists. Gabe Vincent scored 14 points in 23 minutes. Rui Hachimura pitched in with 18 in 30 minutes of play.

Austin Reaves struggled, scoring eight points with eight dimes in 32 minutes of play. Deandre Ayton had 12 points, nine rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes.

Marcus Smart had a terrific game with 14 points, three rebounds, two assists and four steals in 23 minutes. Jaxson Hayes notched six points and didn’t return in the second half because of a right wrist contusion.

It was a strong offensive beginning for both teams. The Lakers were shooting 55% from the field and the Kings were shooting 87% to start. Hachimura shoulde

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