Los Angeles Lakers Vs Washington Wizards, NBA 2026: LeBron James’ 21 Points Leads LA To 120-101 Win

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their dominant home form with a comprehensive 120-101 victory over the struggling Washington Wizards. Despite being without the suspended Luka Dončić, the Lakers relied on a vintage masterclass from LeBron James, who notched a triple-double to anchor the offense. The Wizards, missing several key players due to injury, kept pace early behind Tristan Vukcevic's perimeter shooting. However, Los Angeles’ defensive intensity stifled Washington in the second half, holding them to a dismal shooting percentage as the Lakers moved to a 48-26 record, solidifying their third-place standing in the Western Conference.

Updated on: 31 March 2026 12:30 pm

Published at: 31 March 2026 12:30 pm

Los Angeles Lakers Vs Washington Wizards NBA basketball-LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, drives against Washington Wizards guard Jamir Watkins during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ryan Sun

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James, center, drives against Washington Wizards guard Jamir Watkins, right, and forward Justin Champagnie during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ryan Sun

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Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, center, drives against Washington Wizards guard Jamir Watkins, left, and forward Anthony Gill during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ryan Sun

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Los Angeles Lakers forward Drew Timme, left, defends Washington Wizards guard Jaden Hardy during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ryan Sun

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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, center, reacts near forwards Jake LaRavia, left, and Dalton Knecht during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ryan Sun

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Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes celebrates after drawing an and-one foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ryan Sun

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James, center, shoots against Washington Wizards guard Sharife Cooper, left, and guard Jamir Watkins during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ryan Sun

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Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) shoots against Washington Wizards guard Jamir Watkins (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ryan Sun

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ryan Sun

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Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington, right, drives against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ryan Sun