Luka-less Lakers overpower Wizards behind LeBron James triple-double
LeBron James powers the Lakers past the Wizards with Luka Dončić serving his suspension, pushing their ninth consecutive win at home.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) happily relieving his son Bronny James Jr. (9) from play during an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards on March 30th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. LOS ANGELES — It was the perfect scenario for Luka Dončić to serve his one-game suspension on Monday.
Not only being on the first night of a back-to-back but also playing against one of the worst-record teams in the NBA, the Wizards, was not a bad night to be in without your All-NBA star. Behind a triple-double outing from LeBron James, the Lakers overpowered the woeful Wizards 120-101, Los Angeles' ninth consecutive win at Crypto. com Arena.
James finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists with Doncic serving his suspension for his 16th technical of the season last Friday. Austin Reaves was one of three players who scored 19 points alongside James. Reaves established an aggressive attack in Washington's paint, attempting 12 free throws on the night (made 11) with 9 assists.
Jaxson Hayes and Luke Kennard were the other two Lakers to score 19, with Kennard hitting four 3s and Hayes hitting one as well. It was Hayes' third three-pointer of the year, making him a perfect 100% from 3-point range. In his final words to his post-game presser, with Hayes waiting his turn to address the media, coach JJ Redick told the Lakers' backup big man that he said "hell no" when he was asked if he was going to let them shoot pick-and-pop 3s.