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.

However, one bright spot has emerged—the play of newly acquired center Jusuf Nurkić. Nurkić arrived in Charlotte at the trade deadline after falling out of favor with Phoenix Suns head coach ...

(AP) — Zach LaVine scored a season-high ... LaMelo Ball and Nick Smith Jr. each scored 13 points, and Jusuf Nurkic and Moussa Diabate scored 12 apiece for Charlotte, losers in 12 of their last 14 games. LaVine hit four 3-pointers and shot 8 for 9 in ...

Zach LaVine scored ... Jr. each scored 13 points, and Jusuf Nurkic and Moussa Diabate scored 12 apiece for Charlotte, losers in 12 of their last 14 games. LaVine hit four 3-pointers and shot ...

AS YOU SEE HERE, THAT WOMAN WAS CITED FOR BATTE Zach LaVine ... and Jusuf Nurkic and Moussa Diabate scored 12 apiece for Charlotte, losers in 12 of their last 14 games. LaVine hit four 3-pointers ...

Zach LaVine exploded for a season-high 42 points ... Nick Smith Jr. also had 13 points, Jusuf Nurkic contributed 12 to go with a team-high nine rebounds and three steals, and Moussa Diabate ...

(AP) — Zach LaVine scored ... each scored 13 points, and Jusuf Nurkic and Moussa Diabate scored 12 apiece for Charlotte, losers in 12 of their last 14 games. LaVine hit four 3-pointers and ...