The Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards faced off twice in January 2025, with both games highlighting the Lakers' dominance and the Wizards' ongoing struggles.
In their first meeting at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the Lakers secured a decisive 111-88 victory. LeBron James led the team with his 121st career triple-double, recording 21 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds. Anthony Davis contributed significantly with 29 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, and four blocked shots. Dorian Finney-Smith and Austin Reaves each added 16 points, with Finney-Smith hitting four three-pointers.
For the Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly was the top scorer with 17 points, while Jordan Poole and Corey Kispert each added 15 points. This loss marked the Wizards' 11th consecutive defeat and dropped their road record to 1-18 for the season.
January 30, 2025: Los Angeles Lakers at Washington Wizards
The teams met again on January 30, 2025, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. At halftime, the Lakers led the Wizards with a score of 73-42. Anthony Davis was leading the Lakers with 25.6 points per game, while Jordan Poole was the top performer for the Wizards, averaging 21.6 points per game.
These back-to-back victories against the Wizards highlighted the Lakers' strong performance in January and underscored the challenges faced by the Wizards during the same period.
