
On January 21, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Lakers extended their impressive run with a resounding 111-88 victory over the Washington Wizards. The game showcased the Lakers’ depth and defensive dominance as they cruised to a convincing win.
Led by star forward Anthony Davis, the Lakers had a strong performance, with Davis contributing 29 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks, as reported by Bleacher Report. His versatility on both ends of the floor was crucial to the team’s success.
LeBron James, continuing to defy age, also had a stellar showing with 21 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds. Shooting 9-15 from the field, James led the Lakers in playmaking and efficiency.
Bilal Coulibaly contributed 17 points, while Jordan Poole added 15 points and seven rebounds, and reserve Corey Kispert also scored 15 points for the Wizards. Despite their efforts, Washington suffered its 11th consecutive loss and dropped to 1-18 on the road this season. The Wizards have now secured only six wins, the fewest in the NBA. Kyle Kuzma chipped in with 12 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, and Alex Sarr recorded 10 points, six rebounds, and five blocks. This loss marked the seventh straight game where the Wizards allowed 120 or more points.
By halftime, the Lakers had already built a commanding lead. Their defensive rotations and ball movement created easy scoring opportunities while limiting Washington’s shooting, especially from beyond the arc where the Wizards shot just 32%.
The Lakers’ bench played a key role as well, with Austin Reaves adding 16 points and Dorian Finney-Smith scoring a further 16. The depth of the Lakers’ roster was on full display as multiple players contributed to the win.
“It just starts with a very professional approach from our team,” Head Coach JJ Redick said in the post-match conference, “That was one of our more complete games, regardless of what time of season it was or who the opponent was. Like, we just, we had a really professional approach,” as reported by the LA Times.
Lebron James also reflected on his team’s victory: “We went out, we had a game plan, we executed that. I thought defensively, we were great. We were in tune with what they wanted to do, what they tried to do. And offensively, we shared the ball, limited our turnovers. We were really good,” as reported by the LA Times.
This victory keeps the Lakers in a strong position in the Western Conference, as they continue their push for a high playoff seed. They will look to maintain their momentum in upcoming games.
Meanwhile, the Wizards will need to regroup and find consistency ready for their next match. According to ESPN, the Lakers will host the Boston Celtics on Thursday, while the Wizards head down the 110 freeway to take on the LA Clippers.