Los Angeles Lakers guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves addressed the media following the team's surprising loss to the Sacramento Kings in the opening game of the Emeritus NBA Cup on October 31, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena. The duo emphasized the need for improvement after the defeat.
Doncic, wearing number 77, and Reaves, number 15, were on the court during the first half as the Lakers fell short in the tournament opener. Both players stressed that the team must be better moving forward.


