LAL vs WAS Live Score: In an inter-conference match-up, the Los Angeles Lakers will square up against the Washington Wizards tomorrow at Crypto.com arena. This marks the first match-up between them this season, as the Lakers are in good momentum and they carry it against the Wizards at home and try to secure the win.
Meanwhile, the Wizards are struggling to find a win, as they have a 6-12 record away, but still look to get something positive out of this road game.
LAL vs WAS Basketball Game Info
- Date: Friday 1st March 2024
- Time:9:00 AM IST
- How to Watch Live: Sports 18, Jio Cinema
- Location: Los Angeles
- Arena: Crypto.com
Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards Prediction
Los Angeles Lakers (32-28)
The Los Angeles Lakers, who have won seven of their last ten games, are presently ranked ninth in the conference league table. LeBron James had an incredible game, scoring 34 points, dishing out eight assists, and scoring 21 points in just the fourth quarter as the Lakers upset the Clippers 116–112, despite trailing by 19 points at the beginning of the fourth quarter. The Lakers have a 20-9 record at home and will use their strong momentum against the Wizards.
LeBron James leads the Lakers in scoring efficiency with 25.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game on average. With 12.1 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, and 24.8 points a game, Anthony Davis helps the defence. Every game, D’Angelo Russell averages 17.6 points and 6.4 assists while shooting 41.9% from outside the arc, while Austin Reaves contributes 15.7 points and 5.4 assists.
Washington Wizards (9-49)
The Washington Wizards have had a terrible season, finishing second in the conference league standings despite having only won two of their previous 14 games and embarking on an enormous 12-game losing streak. The Wizards have a respectable offence that puts them 18th in the league with an average of 114.3 points per game, but their terrible defence is ranked worst in the NBA and allows opponents to score 124.2 points a game.
In the team’s defeat against the Warriors in the last match, Kyle Kuzma led the way with 27 points and 12 rebounds. In this game, the Wizards’ point guard averaged 17 assists, but they still lost. With an average of 22.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 45.8% shooting from the field per game, Kyle Kuzma leads the Wizards in scoring. Jordan Poole, who leads the team in free throw percentage at 86.1%, is averaging 16 points after him. Along with his 12.3 points per game and 42.7% shooting from outside the arc, Tyus Jones is averaging a team-high 7.2 assists per game.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards Lineups
LAL (Lakers): Max Christie, Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, Jalen Hood-Schifino, LeBron James, Maxwell Lewis, Taurean Prince, Austin Reaves, Cam Reddish, D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, Christian Wood, Colin Castleton, D’Moi Hodge, Alex Fudge.
WAS (Wizards): Kyle Kuzma, Jordan Poole, Marvin Bagley III, Deni Avdija, Tyus Jones, Corey Kispert, Daniel Gafford, Bilal Coulibaly, Landry Shamet, Danilo Gallinari, Eugene Omoruyi, Jared Butler, Delon Wright, Ryan Rollins, Mike Muscala, Patrick Baldwin Jr., Johnny Davis, Anthony Gill, Jules Bernard, Hamidou Diallo, Trey Jemison, Isiah Livers
LA Lakers vs Washington Wizards Injuries
LAL (Lakers): Gabe Vincent (Knee Surgery), Christian Wood (knee injury), Jarred Vanderbilt (foot injury), Colin Castleton (wrist injury).
WAS (Wizards): Isiah Livers (Hip injury), Deni Avdija (heel Injury), Bilal Coulibaly (pelvis)
LA Lakers vs Washington Wizards Head To Head
LAL (Lakers): 5 games Won
WAS (Wizards): 5 games won
LA Lakers vs Washington Wizards Fantasy Leaders
Points: Lebron James (25.2) vs Kyle Kuzma (22.1)
Rebounds: Anthony Davis (12.2) vs Daniel Gafford (8.0)
Assists: Lebron James (7.9) vs Tyus Jones (7.2)
Steals: Lebron James (1.2) vs Jordan Poole (1.1)
Blocks: Anthony Davis (2.4) vs Daniel Gafford (2.2)
Free Throw%: Austin Reaves (86.5) vs Jordan Poole (86.1)
Field Goal Percentage%: Anthony Davis (55.7) vs Marvin Bagley III (55.0)
Three Point Percentage%: D’Angelo Russell (41.9) vs Tyus Jones (42.7)
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