The Los Angeles Lakers entered Monday's contest against the Sacramento Kings in a rough spot. Coming off back-to-back losses to the San Antonio Spurs and Milwaukee Bucks, the Lakers had the weekend to clear their heads before heading up to Sacramento to face the Kings. Based on the situation, it seemed as though it could be an even matchup.

While the Kings were playing the second night of a back-to-back, it was a win they took in the first leg against the Houston Rockets. Looking to ride that momentum against a struggling Lakers team, that's exactly what they did, as DeMar DeRozan's 32 points lifted the Kings over the Lakers 124-112.

The contest never really got too close after the first quarter, with the Kings never giving the Lakers the lead back after that. Even though the Lakers had the advantage in rebounding and five fewer turnovers, there was one factor that decided the game: efficiency.

LA finished the night shooting 49% from the field, but just 22% from three on 36 attempts. In comparison, the Kings shot 59% from the field, and 65% from three-point range (on 17-of-26 shooting).

After the game, head coach JJ Redick was blunt in how the contest played out.

"It's literally we can't make a shot," he told reporters. "I mean, you look at it...they're right there with us as being one of the worst shooting teams in the league. That's tied for the highest with Houston for the highest anybody has shot all season."

LeBron James, Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart, and Jarred Vanderbilt all went a combined 0-of-16 from three, with each of them attempting at least three shots from beyond the arc. Gabe Vincent was the only strong shooter on the night, going 3-of-5, while Bronny James converted his two attempts in garbage time minutes.

"We're 28th before tonight in opponent three-point percentage, will be 29th or 30th after tonight. Had 50 potential assists tonight, we converted on 21 of those. Expected score: We won by 24. Like this has been the theme, you know. It's been the theme, so just gotta keep shooting I guess," he added.

If you can't hit the outside shot and can't stop it either, that's not a good combination in today's NBA, putting it simply. At this point, with all the lineup experimenting that Redick has done, it seems as though the only option is to open it up to see what they can get on the trade market instead.

Austin Reaves might help their three-point shooting woes, but that was just one of several problems this Lakers team really has, and was on display more than ever Monday night.