SACRAMENTO – So much for a trap game.
Holding on to the Western Conference's final NBA play-in tournament spot, the Kings overcame an early stumble then rode a huge game from Zach LaVine to a 130-88 victory over the hapless Charlotte Hornets on Monday at Golden 1 Center.
Looking more relaxed than he ever has been since joining the Kings at the NBA trade deadline three weeks ago, LaVine scored 22 of his 42 points in the first half and received plenty of support as the Kings beat the Hornets at home for the first time since 2021.