LaVine's Historic 42 Points Lead Kings' Win

Zach LaVine delivered a historic performance for the Sacramento Kings, scoring a season-high 42 points in their resounding 130-88 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. LaVine shot an impressive 16 of 19 from the field and 8 of 9 from three-point range, making him the first player in NBA history to record multiple 40-point games with a 100% true shooting percentage. The win helped the Kings snap a two-game losing streak and improve to a 29-28 record, positioning them in the Western Conference play-in spots. Meanwhile, the Hornets struggled, following a previous 53-point loss to Portland, dropping to 6-21 on the road. DeMar DeRozan contributed 18 points and seven rebounds for the Kings, while Miles Bridges led the Hornets with 23 points.