The Lakers last were home on Jan. 31. They won't play at home again until 12 days from now. So this game is a big deal to LA.

The Lakers have won their last two home games beating the Pacers by 13 points and Nuggets by four. LA actually has covered seven of its last eight. This includes road victories by 14 against the Knicks and by eight against the Bucks during the past eight days.

The Kings are down Rudy Gay and may also be without backup point guard Ty Lawson.