LaVine has been underwhelming since joining the Kings via trade a few weeks ago. The 29-year-old guard is averaging 20.3 points and 4.7 assists through seven games with the Kings, shooting just 43% from the field and 26.4% from beyond the arc.

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.

Zach LaVine scored a season-high 42 points in his finest game with Sacramento since being acquired in a multi-team trade near the deadline, leading the Kings to a 130-88 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.