The Wizards went to Los Angeles and got thumped by Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and perhaps the LA nightlife. The final margin was 23 points, which belies that it was a 12-point game through three quarters. That 12-point margin through 75% of the game was a bit misleading, though — Washington was “competitive” primarily because the Lakers were missing loads of open and wide-open shots.
The game was controlled by the Lakers’ veteran stars, Davis and James. Davis dominated on both ends of the floor — 29 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, a steal, and 4 blocks.