Lakers vs. Kings: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Los Angeles Lakers (21-20) play against the Sacramento Kings (27-27) at Golden 1 Center Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Wednesday January 12, 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 0, Sacramento Kings 0 (10:00 pm ET) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Jovan Buha @ …

The Los Angeles Lakers (21-20) play against the Sacramento Kings (27-27) at Golden 1 Center

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Wednesday January 12, 2022

Los Angeles Lakers 0, Sacramento Kings 0 (10:00 pm ET)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
When the Kings just introduced Russell Westbrook in the starting lineup intros here in Sacramento, their game ops played the sound “You’re as cold as ice.” – 10:07 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Woodard is the 11th Kings player to enter health and safety protocols since December. – 10:01 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Something I’ve noticed lately is that Lakers Twitter never puts Austin Reaves in fake trades.
I bet most would play it coy. “I just didn’t want to be a Lakers exceptionalist and say other teams want our UDFA” instead of admitting that most of us would die before we’d give him up – 10:01 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings forward Robert Woodard II has entered NBA health and safety protocols. He is out for tonight’s game vs. the Lakers. – 9:59 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Robert Woodard has entered health and safety protocols. – 9:58 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Kings will start Chimezie Metu in place of Alex Len tonight vs. the Lakers. – 9:55 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Chimezie Metu is starting in place of Alex Len tonight for the Kings. Len is still available – 9:50 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Alex Len is being replaced in the starting lineup by Chimezie Metu. – 9:50 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Ariza gets the opening shift.
#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/pHZ17DAxog9:46 PM

Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers starting lineup, Malik Monk, Trevor Ariza, LeBron James, Avery Bradley, Russell Westbrook. – 9:37 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Starters for @Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 1/12:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Marvin Bagley III
C – Alex Len – 9:31 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics beat Pacers 119-100. It’s their first three-game winning streak since Nov. 22 (vs. LAL, vs. OKC, vs. HOU) – 9:21 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers trailing the Celtics by 19.
2FGs: 29/44
3FGs: 5/32
Fewest 3s they’ve made in a game this season was 6, at Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/h6NgTfAsaD9:04 PM

Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
No Carmelo Anthony (back) for tonight’s game against the Kings. – 9:03 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Update: Carmelo Anthony (lower back tightness) is officially out, per the Lakers. He’ll miss his first game of the season. – 9:01 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Carmelo Anthony will miss his first game of the season tonight in Sacramento because of tightness in his lower back, according to the Lakers. – 9:00 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
As you watch each game this season, play Lakers Pick ‘Em for your chance to win prizes and test your Lakers knowledge. – 9:00 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers say Carmelo Anthony is out with lower back tightness, will be inactive. – 8:58 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Update: Carmelo Anthony is out tonight due to lower back tightness. – 8:58 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
The Lakers say Carmelo Anthony is officially out tonight against Sacramento. – 8:58 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
The plays keeping everyone on their toes. Here are your week’s Top Plays. @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/wQmWr8LsaY8:57 PM

Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel on Malik Monk’s success: “Malik’s a great basketball player. … His game fits the modern NBA.” – 8:39 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Kendrick Nunn continues to do individual on-court work and is getting closer to returning, per Vogel. – 8:36 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Frank Vogel said Kendrick Nunn is “Getting closer, continuing to do individual work.” – 8:35 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Two-guards in the building ✌️ pic.twitter.com/dGPxDRVTPL8:35 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Frank Vogel said Carmelo Anthony remains a game-time decision with back tightness. He and Russell Westbrook are the only two Lakers to play in all 41 games thus far. – 8:34 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sacramento has recalled Richaun Holmes, Jahmi’us Ramsey and Terence Davis II from the team’s NBA G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings. – 8:33 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Melo (back) game-time decision for Kings game. – 8:33 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Carmelo Anthony is officially a game-time decision, according to Frank Vogel. – 8:33 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Carmelo Anthony is a game-time decision, per Frank Vogel. – 8:33 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Frank Vogel says Carmelo Anthony (back tightness) is a game-time decision tonight against the Kings. – 8:33 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
No Richaun Holmes for Sacramento tonight.
They’ll start Fox, Haliburton, Barnes, Bagley and Len, per Gentry. – 8:27 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Richaun Holmes is officially out.
Terence Davis is back with the team.
“He needed to get his timing back, to practice with those guys.” -Gentry on Davis – 8:27 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings starters vs. Lakers:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Marvin Bagley III
C – Alex Len – 8:26 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings starters:
De’Aaron Fox
Tyrese Haliburton
Harrison Barnes
Marvin Bagley
Alex Len – 8:26 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry confirms Richaun Holmes will not be available tonight vs. the Lakers. – 8:25 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Kings coach Alvin Gentry was asked about the Lakers having a ton of fans in the building in Sacramento:
“Let’s face it, the Lakers have fans everywhere.” – 8:24 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
According to Alvin Gentry, Richaun Holmes going to the G League has a lot to do with just how long he’s been out of action due to the eye injury and then health and safety protocols. He needs court/practice time to get back in shape. He’s played 5 games since Dec. 8. – 8:24 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
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Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Neemias Queta getting his pregame work in early before Kings host the Lakers tonight. pic.twitter.com/kL87TPxXOa7:53 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Kings are making Jahmi’us Ramsey and Robert Woodard II available for tonight’s game against the Lakers. – 7:40 PM
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Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Alperen Sengun out tonight, expected back Friday in Sacramento. – 7:02 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Kings have ruled Tristan Thompson out for tonight’s game vs. the Lakers due to a non-COVID-19 illness.
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac…6:59 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Tristan Thompson is out tonight due to a non-Covid illness. Damian Jones and Richaun Holmes are both out as well, clearing the way for Neemias Queta to get another opportunity tonight against the Lakers. – 6:39 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Before the Kings tip-off with the Lakers tonight, take a look back at some of Sactown’s best moments against our Southern California foes ⤵️ – 6:00 PM
Kayte Christensen @kayte_c
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Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sickos who like to watch, Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast, YouTube version. Among the talking points, Frank Vogel addresses Russell Westbrook’s recent comments/barely veiled complaints about his role. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
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Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
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Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Amid the #Lakers struggles, LeBron James is choosing to ignore the obvious concern with Russell Westbrook’s fit.
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Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
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