WASHINGTON — — LeBron James had 24 points and 11 assists before resting for the final quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 134-96 rout of the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.
While James sat out, his son Bronny played the whole fourth quarter and scored a career-high five points — a development that delighted the crowd, even on the road.
It was the 16th consecutive loss for Washington, tying a franchise record. It’s the second time this season the Wizards have dropped that many in a row.
This one was never close after the first few minutes, even though the Lakers were missing Anthony Davis because of an abdominal muscle strain. Washington was without rookie Alex Sarr, who had a sprained left ankle.
Los Angeles has won five of six, rebounding from a 14-point loss at Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
This was the Lakers’ most lopsided victory this season, surpassing their 111-88 win over the Wizards just over a week ago.
With the Lakers up by 39 and 1:25 remaining, Los Angeles rookie Dalton Knecht was called for two technical fouls — apparently for arguing — and ejected.
Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 19 points.
Lakers: LeBron James was questionable because of left foot issues, so Los Angeles was probably happy to give him the final quarter off with a big lead.
Wizards: Washington trailed 78-45 at halftime, the most points the Wizards have allowed in the first half all season.
The crowd was chanting for Bronny James well before he finally went in. He shot 1 of 6 from the field, but he finally made it into the scoring column with a driving layup while being fouled by Tristan Vukcevic with 2:48 play. James converted the free throw for a three-point play.
The Wizards became the fifth team to lose at least 16 straight games on multiple occasions in a season, according to Sportradar.
The Lakers have two games left on their road trip. They play at New York on Saturday. Washington is at Minnesota on Saturday night.
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The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Washington Wizards with a score of 134-96 in their matchup on January 30, 2025. The Lakers came out strong from the start, establishing an early lead and never looking back.
LeBron James led the way for the Lakers with an impressive performance, scoring 30 points and dishing out 10 assists. Anthony Davis also had a standout game, recording a double-double with 25 points and 12 rebounds.
The Lakers showcased their depth and versatility as several players contributed offensively, including Russell Westbrook with 18 points and 8 assists, and Malik Monk with 16 points off the bench.
On the defensive end, the Lakers stifled the Wizards’ offense, forcing turnovers and contesting shots. They held the Wizards to just 96 points, well below their season average.
Overall, it was a dominant performance by the Lakers as they continue to solidify their position as one of the top teams in the league. With this win, the Lakers improve their record to 38-12 and look poised for a deep playoff run.
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