NBA · Final

Lakers Defeat Wizards 120-101 in Dominant Performance

Washington Wizards17-58

101

Los Angeles Lakers49-26

120

Monday, March 30, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · crypto.com Arena

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Who won Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers?

Los Angeles Lakers beat Washington Wizards 120-101 at crypto.com Arena on March 30, 2026.

Who was favored in Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers?

Los Angeles Lakers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1450 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.

The Los Angeles Lakers secured a convincing 120-101 victory over the Washington Wizards at the crypto.com Arena, marking their dominance in this season's matchup and extending their series lead to 2-0. The Lakers, boasting a strong home record of 49-26, have been in excellent form, winning nine of their last ten games, with an average of 121.5 points scored per game and allowing 114.1 points. This victory continues their recent trend, as they have won their last two games, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.

In contrast, the Wizards have struggled significantly this season, holding a record of 17-58. Their recent form reflects this, as they have only managed to win one of their last ten games, averaging 113.1 points scored while allowing a staggering 126.0 points. The Wizards are currently on a two-game losing streak, with their last victory coming against the Utah Jazz on March 26, where they won 133-110. Their away performance has been particularly poor, with a record of 1-5 in their last six away games.

The Lakers have maintained a strong home advantage, winning all four of their last home games, while the Wizards have struggled on the road, failing to secure a win in their last four away games. In their previous meetings this season, the Lakers have outperformed the Wizards decisively, winning 142-111 on January 31 and 134-96 on January 31 of the previous year, along with a home victory of 111-88 on January 22, 2025. This history of dominance adds context to the Lakers' confidence heading into this matchup.

In terms of injuries, the Wizards faced challenges with several players. Jamir Watkins was ruled out due to a knee injury, while Alex Sarr, Anthony Davis, and Trae Young were all listed as day-to-day with foot, finger, and quadriceps injuries, respectively. The Lakers, however, appeared to have a healthier roster, which likely contributed to their strong performance.

The betting market reflected the Lakers' strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at -15.5 in favor of the Lakers and a total of 237.5 for the game. The moneyline odds were heavily skewed towards the Lakers at -1450, while the Wizards were listed at +850, indicating a significant expectation of a Lakers victory.

Conditions for the game were typical for a late March evening in Los Angeles, with no significant weather factors impacting play. The Lakers capitalized on their home court advantage, which has been a crucial factor in their success.

As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a display of skill from the Lakers, particularly in the fourth quarter, where Bronny James contributed with free throws and Justin Champagnie made several key plays, including a dunk and a layup. The Lakers' ability to maintain control of the game and respond effectively to the Wizards' attempts to close the gap demonstrated their readiness for the playoffs.

Overall, the Lakers' victory not only solidifies their position in the league but also highlights the ongoing struggles of the Wizards, who will need to regroup and address their performance issues as they head into the final stretch of the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	LAL -15.5	237.5 o -105 / u -115	Washington Wizards +850 · Los Angeles Lakers -1450

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Injury report

Jamir WatkinsOutKneeWashington Wizards
Alex SarrDay-To-DayFootWashington Wizards
Anthony DavisDay-To-DayFingerWashington Wizards
Trae YoungDay-To-DayQuadricepsWashington Wizards

Leaders

PointsLeBron James21Los Angeles Lakers
AssistsLeBron James12Los Angeles Lakers
ReboundsLeBron James10Los Angeles Lakers
PointsWill Riley20Washington Wizards
AssistsBub Carrington7Washington Wizards
ReboundsTre Johnson6Washington Wizards

Recent form

Los Angeles Lakers

Last 10: 9-1Streak W2121.5 scored · 114.1 allowed per game4-0 at home

W116-99vs Brooklyn NetsMar 28
W137-130at Indiana PacersMar 25
L110-113at Detroit PistonsMar 23
W105-104at Orlando MagicMar 21
W134-126at Miami HeatMar 20
W124-116at Houston RocketsMar 19
W100-92at Houston RocketsMar 17
W127-125vs Denver NuggetsMar 15
W142-130vs Chicago BullsMar 13
W120-106vs Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 11

Washington Wizards

Last 10: 1-9Streak L2113.1 scored · 126 allowed per game1-5 away

L88-123at Portland Trail BlazersMar 29
L126-131at Golden State WarriorsMar 28
W133-110at Utah JazzMar 26
L113-145at New York KnicksMar 22
L111-132vs Oklahoma City ThunderMar 21
L95-117vs Detroit PistonsMar 19
L117-130vs Detroit PistonsMar 17
L117-125vs Golden State WarriorsMar 16
L100-111at Boston CelticsMar 14
L131-136at Orlando MagicMar 12

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
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
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

Box score

Stat	Washington Wizards	Los Angeles Lakers
Field goals	41-93	44-79
Field goal %	44	56
Three-pointers	7-35	7-24
Three-point %	20	29
Free throws	12-16	25-32
Free throw %	75	78
Rebounds	33	48
Offensive rebounds	5	9
Defensive rebounds	28	39
Assists	25	29
Steals	11	7
Blocks	2	7
Turnovers	9	15
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	17	14
Fast-break points	6	21
Points in the paint	58	56
Fouls	22	15
Largest lead	4	30
Lead changes	10	10
Time in front	9	89

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter62-81Rui Hachimura makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Deandre Ayton assists)
3rd Quarter64-81Justin Champagnie makes driving layup (Bub Carrington assists)
3rd Quarter66-81Will Riley makes 2-foot layup (Justin Champagnie assists)
3rd Quarter69-81Tre Johnson makes 25-foot three pointer (Jamir Watkins assists)
3rd Quarter71-81Justin Champagnie makes alley oop layup (Jamir Watkins assists)
3rd Quarter71-84Luke Kennard makes 24-foot three point jumper (Bronny James assists)
3rd Quarter71-86Jarred Vanderbilt makes two point shot
3rd Quarter73-86Jaden Hardy makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter73-88LeBron James makes 10-foot fade away jump shot
3rd Quarter75-88Will Riley makes 2-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter75-91Luke Kennard makes 28-foot running pullup jump shot (LeBron James assists)
3rd Quarter76-91Will Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter77-91Will Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter77-93Jaxson Hayes makes 3-foot layup (Jarred Vanderbilt assists)
4th Quarter77-94Jaxson Hayes makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter77-97LeBron James makes 30-foot running pullup jump shot
4th Quarter77-99Jaxson Hayes makes 2-foot layup (Luke Kennard assists)
4th Quarter79-99Will Riley makes 2-foot driving dunk (Tristan Vukcevic assists)
4th Quarter79-101Jaxson Hayes makes 3-foot layup (LeBron James assists)
4th Quarter81-101Jaden Hardy makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter83-101Anthony Gill makes tip shot
4th Quarter83-104Jaxson Hayes makes 27-foot three point jumper (LeBron James assists)
4th Quarter83-106Luke Kennard makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter83-109Luke Kennard makes 28-foot three point jumper (LeBron James assists)
4th Quarter83-110Luke Kennard makes free throw flagrant 1 of 1
4th Quarter83-112Rui Hachimura makes 20-foot jumper (Jake LaRavia assists)
4th Quarter84-112Anthony Gill makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter84-114Bronny James makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter87-114Jaden Hardy makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sharife Cooper assists)
4th Quarter89-114Jamir Watkins makes dunk
4th Quarter89-116Rui Hachimura makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Dalton Knecht assists)
4th Quarter91-116Jamir Watkins makes 2-foot floating jump shot
4th Quarter91-117Bronny James makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter91-118Bronny James makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter93-118Justin Champagnie makes 2-foot layup (Sharife Cooper assists)
4th Quarter94-118Justin Champagnie makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter96-118Justin Champagnie makes dunk (Jamir Watkins assists)
4th Quarter98-118Justin Champagnie makes 2-foot two point shot (Sharife Cooper assists)
4th Quarter101-118Will Riley makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sharife Cooper assists)
4th Quarter101-120Kobe Bufkin makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot (Drew Timme assists)