The Kings' 97-91 victory over the Lakers in Sacramento broke LA's nine-game winning streak . . . and its aura. The reversals:

· Last meeting: The Lakers rolled at Staples Center, 93-85, on Nov. 18.

· Last season: LA swept the Kings in the second round of the playoffs, 4-0, and was 3-1 against them in the regular season.

· Last Lakers loss: At Phoenix on Nov. 16, 95-83.