Luka Scores 23, Mamu 19, Reaves Has 8 Assists, Lakers Hang On for Win vs. Sacramento

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers · Oct 9, 2026 · 31m

The Lakers still are waiting for the preseason debut of Walker Kessler, who sat out a third game with an injured finger. (FWIW, he in a halftime interview said it was fine, they're just being really, really cautious.)

As for the guys who did play?

Luka made it to the line nine times, and while he wasn't exactly hyper-efficient from the floor (6-16) he was playing with palpable joy and is very clearly ready to go. Austin Reaves made his preseason debut, and lived in the paint, piling up eight assists and five boards. Sandro Mamukelashvili finished with 19, along with four assists and continues…