Wizards vs Lakers
Fri, Jan 30
Final
Wizards
Wizards
(12 - 34)
111
-
142
Lakers
Lakers
(28 - 18)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards | 27 | 21 | 36 | 27 | 111 |
| Lakers | 41 | 36 | 31 | 34 | 142 |
Venue: Capital One Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Alex Sarr
WAS | #20 | C
16
6
5
Luka DonÄiÄ
LAL | #77 | F/G
37
11
13
Smart Game Analysis
Los Angeles Lakers has a 78% chance of winning the game
Despite Washington's rare two-game winning streak, the Lakers are heavily favored to bounce back from a recent blowout loss given their superior roster depth and the Wizards' defensive struggles.
Key Analysis
- • Washington's star acquisition Trae Young remains out with a quadricep injury, removing their primary playmaker and scorer from the lineup.
- • Luka Doncic, listed as questionable but averaging a league-high 33.6 points for the Lakers, presents a mismatch the Wizards' 20th-ranked defense cannot contain.
- • The Lakers hold a distinct advantage in the paint with Deandre Ayton and LeBron James facing a Wizards defense allowing over 122 points per game.
- • Los Angeles is motivated to recover from a 30-point loss to Cleveland and has already beaten Washington 111-88 earlier this month.
- • Washington's recent success relies heavily on rookie Alex Sarr, who faces a much tougher physical test against the Lakers' experienced frontcourt.
- • The Wizards must generate significant perimeter scoring from role players like Kyshawn George to compensate for the talent gap.
