Lakers Dominate Wizards in Capital One Arena Showdown
Friday, January 30, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Capital One Arena
Los Angeles Lakers 142, Washington Wizards 111, final. Today's NBA pick is already sealed, as a hash, before kickoff.
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Quick answers
Who won Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards?
Los Angeles Lakers beat Washington Wizards 142-111 at Capital One Arena on January 30, 2026.
Who was favored in Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards?
Los Angeles Lakers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -470 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at the Capital One Arena, the Los Angeles Lakers triumphed over the Washington Wizards with a final score of 142-111. This victory extends the Lakers' lead in their head-to-head series against the Wizards to 2-0 for the current season. The game showcased the Lakers' offensive prowess, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they outscored the Wizards significantly.
The Wizards entered the game with a home record of 12-35 and had recently shown some signs of improvement, winning their last two games against the Milwaukee Bucks and the Portland Trail Blazers. However, their overall form has been inconsistent, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, averaging 107.7 points scored while allowing 115.4 points. Their recent performances at home have been slightly better, with a home record of 2-3 in their last five games.
On the other hand, the Lakers, with an away record of 29-18, have been performing well despite a recent dip, holding a record of 5-5 in their last ten games. They averaged 115.9 points scored and allowed 117.6 points during that stretch, indicating a slight vulnerability defensively. The Lakers' last five games show a record of 3-2, with an average of 112.6 points scored, suggesting they are capable of high-scoring affairs.
In terms of injuries, the Wizards were without Jamir Watkins due to a knee issue, while Alex Sarr, Trae Young, and Anthony Davis were listed as day-to-day with foot, quadriceps, and finger injuries, respectively. The Lakers' injury situation appeared to be more stable, which likely contributed to their strong performance.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored the Lakers with a spread of 10.5 points, indicating expectations for a comfortable win. The total points set at 229.5 reflected the anticipated scoring capabilities of both teams.
The game conditions were typical for a mid-season NBA matchup, with both teams looking to assert themselves. The Lakers capitalized on their opportunities, particularly in the fourth quarter, where Bronny James made significant contributions, including a running dunk and several free throws that helped seal the victory.
Overall, this game highlighted the disparity in team performance, with the Lakers demonstrating their playoff potential while the Wizards continue to seek consistency. The Wizards' struggles at home and the Lakers' ability to perform away from home were evident throughout the matchup.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LAL -10.5 | 229.5 o -112 / u -108 | Los Angeles Lakers -470 · Washington Wizards +360 |
Injury report
- Jamir WatkinsOutKneeWashington Wizards
- Alex SarrDay-To-DayFootWashington Wizards
- Anthony DavisDay-To-DayFingerWashington Wizards
- Trae YoungDay-To-DayQuadricepsWashington Wizards
Leaders
- PointsMalaki Branham17Washington Wizards
- AssistsKyshawn George6Washington Wizards
- ReboundsAnthony Gill10Washington Wizards
- PointsLuka Doncic37Los Angeles Lakers
- AssistsLuka Doncic13Los Angeles Lakers
- ReboundsDeandre Ayton13Los Angeles Lakers
Recent form
Washington Wizards
Last 10: 2-8Streak W2107.7 scored · 115.4 allowed per game2-3 at home
- W109-99vs Milwaukee BucksJan 30
- W115-111vs Portland Trail BlazersJan 28
- L115-119at Charlotte HornetsJan 24
- L97-107vs Denver NuggetsJan 23
- L106-110vs LA ClippersJan 19
- L115-121at Denver NuggetsJan 18
- L115-128at Sacramento KingsJan 17
- L105-119at LA ClippersJan 15
- L93-112at Phoenix SunsJan 12
- L107-128vs New Orleans PelicansJan 10
Los Angeles Lakers
Last 10: 5-5Streak L1115.9 scored · 117.6 allowed per game3-4 away
- L99-129at Cleveland CavaliersJan 29
- W129-118at Chicago BullsJan 27
- W116-110at Dallas MavericksJan 25
- L104-112at LA ClippersJan 23
- W115-107at Denver NuggetsJan 21
- W110-93vs Toronto RaptorsJan 19
- L116-132at Portland Trail BlazersJan 18
- L117-135vs Charlotte HornetsJan 16
- W141-116vs Atlanta HawksJan 14
- L112-124at Sacramento KingsJan 13
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | - | 29 | W3 | .646 | 53 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 37 | W1 | .549 | 45 |
| LA Clippers | 11 | 40 | W1 | .512 | 42 |
| Golden State | 16 | 45 | L3 | .451 | 37 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
| Atlanta | - | 36 | L1 | .561 | 46 |
| Orlando | 1 | 37 | L1 | .549 | 45 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 38 | W1 | .537 | 44 |
| Miami | 3 | 39 | W2 | .524 | 43 |
| Washington | 29 | 65 | L10 | .207 | 17 |
Box score
| Stat | Los Angeles Lakers | Washington Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 52-85 | 44-99 |
| Field goal % | 61 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 14-33 | 16-48 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 33 |
| Free throws | 24-32 | 7-10 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 46 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 35 | 22 |
| Assists | 38 | 28 |
| Steals | 17 | 10 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 18 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 26 | 23 |
| Points in the paint | 66 | 50 |
| Fouls | 8 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 38 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 97 | 1 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter105-72Anthony Gill makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter105-74Kyshawn George makes running layup (Will Riley assists)
- 3rd Quarter106-74Luka Doncic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter107-74Luka Doncic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter107-77Jamir Watkins makes 30-foot three point jumper (Kyshawn George assists)
- 3rd Quarter107-79Malaki Branham makes two point shot (Kyshawn George assists)
- 3rd Quarter108-79Jarred Vanderbilt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter108-82Kyshawn George makes 26-foot running pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter108-84Will Riley makes running layup
- 4th Quarter108-87Malaki Branham makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kyshawn George assists)
- 4th Quarter110-87Deandre Ayton makes 4-foot dunk (LeBron James assists)
- 4th Quarter112-87Drew Timme makes 1-foot layup (Deandre Ayton assists)
- 4th Quarter112-88Malaki Branham makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter115-88Jarred Vanderbilt makes 23-foot three point jumper (LeBron James assists)
- 4th Quarter115-91Jamir Watkins makes 22-foot three point jumper (Alex Sarr assists)
- 4th Quarter116-91Drew Timme makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter117-91Drew Timme makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter119-91Jarred Vanderbilt makes 1-foot running dunk
- 4th Quarter119-93Malaki Branham makes 2-foot reverse layup (Jamir Watkins assists)
- 4th Quarter121-93Deandre Ayton makes layup
- 4th Quarter121-95Jamir Watkins makes driving layup (Bilal Coulibaly assists)
- 4th Quarter122-95Deandre Ayton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter123-95Deandre Ayton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter125-95LeBron James makes 1-foot driving dunk
- 4th Quarter125-98Will Riley makes 27-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter127-98Deandre Ayton makes 1-foot floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter127-100Alex Sarr makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter130-100Gabe Vincent makes 28-foot three point jumper (Maxi Kleber assists)
- 4th Quarter130-103Malaki Branham makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sharife Cooper assists)
- 4th Quarter130-106Malaki Branham makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sharife Cooper assists)
- 4th Quarter131-106Dalton Knecht makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter132-106Dalton Knecht makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter134-106Bronny James makes 1-foot running dunk
- 4th Quarter134-109Malaki Branham makes 25-foot three point jumper (Will Riley assists)
- 4th Quarter135-109Bronny James makes free throw 2 of 3
- 4th Quarter136-109Bronny James makes free throw 3 of 3
- 4th Quarter136-111Sharife Cooper makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter138-111Dalton Knecht makes 3-foot two point shot (Bronny James assists)
- 4th Quarter140-111Maxi Kleber makes 1-foot driving dunk (Drew Timme assists)
- 4th Quarter142-111Maxi Kleber makes 4-foot pullup jump shot (Drew Timme assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Washington Wizards, below favours Los Angeles Lakers.
Venue
- Capital One ArenaWashington, DC
- Attendance20028
- OfficialsMarc Davis, Natalie Sago, Biniam Maru
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