Lakers Defeat Wizards, 119-117
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Washington Wizards, 119-117, at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.

There were eight ties and 14 lead changes in this game, with two of those ties and two of those lead changes happening in the final 33 seconds. Thomas Bryant hit a game-winning dunk for the Lakers with 7.4 seconds remaining, and Kyle Kuzma missed the game-winning three at the buzzer. The Lakers shot 50 percent from the field and 41 percent from three-point range while holding the Wizards to 46 percent from the field and 26 percent from long range. Los Angeles also outscored Washington in the paint, 66-58.

The Wizards (11-20) were led by Bradley Beal, collecting 29 points, two rebounds and three assists. Kyle Kuzma contributed 22 points, 16 rebounds and two assists. Kristaps Porzingis provided 21 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and two steals, while Daniel Gafford led the bench with 12 points, five rebounds and two blocks.

The Lakers (13-16) were led by LeBron James, tallying 33 points, seven rebounds and nine assists. Lonnie Walker amassed 21 points and three boards. Thomas Bryant totaled 16 points, 10 rebounds and two assists, while Dennis Schroder finished with 12 points, two rebounds and seven assists. Russell Westbrook led the bench with nine points, nine rebounds and eight assists.

On deck for Los Angeles is a road matchup with the Phoenix Suns on Monday. As for Washington, they have the exact same road matchup on Tuesday for their next outing.
Posted on: 12/18/2022 9:01 PM
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