Luka Doncic absent! LeBron James scores 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists to carry the team, Bronny scores 6 points, Lakers defeat Wizards for 3 consecutive wins.

On March 31st, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Lakers defeated the Wizards 120-101 at home, securing a 3-game winning streak while handing the Wizards a 3-game losing streak.

For the Lakers: LeBron James 21 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists; Hayes 19 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks; Reaves 19 points, 9 assists; Kennard 19 points; Hachimura 14 points, 6 rebounds; Ayton 12 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks; Bronny 6 points. For the Wizards: Riley 20 points; Champagnie 18 points; Vukcevic 14 points, 4 steals; Tre Johnson 11 points, 6 rebounds; Gill 11 points, 5 rebounds; Hardy 11 points, 5 rebounds.

In the first quarter, LeBron James immediately displayed excellent form, scoring repeatedly and leading the Lakers' offense, while teammates also consistently attacked the basket, helping the Lakers establish an 8-2 lead early. After Vukcevic scored 5 consecutive points, the Wizards overtook the score 12-11. The game remained tight thereafter, and the Wizards led 26-25 at the end of the quarter. With Doncic absent, James scored 8 points in the quarter, showing good performance.

In the second quarter, the Lakers gradually demonstrated their superiority. James remained steady with 6 points, Reaves contributed 7 points, and Ayton's interior offense was effective, scoring 8 points with 100% shooting on 3 attempts. During this quarter, the Lakers unleashed a 40-18 run, helping them lead 65-44 at halftime.

In the third quarter, James played more conservatively, scoring only 4 points, which slowed the Lakers' momentum. The Wizards seized the opportunity to chase, with Riley scoring 11 points as the main force in their pursuit, narrowing the gap to 71-81. Kennard hit two crucial three-pointers, and James scored a mid-range shot, allowing the Lakers to regain control and lead 91-77.

In the final quarter, Hayes completed a three-point play, James hit a long-range shot, Hayes suddenly erupted scoring 7 points inside and out, Kennard also scored 5 points via shooting, Hachimura and Bronny hit mid-range shots. The Lakers executed a 23-7 run, leading 114-84. The rest of the game was without suspense, as the Lakers firmly maintained their advantage and secured the victory.

Starting Lineups

Lakers: LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, Austin Reaves.

Wizards: Julian Champagnie, Riley, Vukcevic, Tre Johnson, Carlton.