Just two days after getting a huge statement win over the Milwaukee Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers went into the nation’s capital looking to continue their momentum against the Washington Wizards.
They did just that, as they ran up a big lead and coasted to a 130-119 win over Kyle Kuzma and company.
Bradley Beal, the Wizards’ main star, left in the first half with a hamstring ailment and didn’t return, and Los Angeles took advantage, getting out to as much as a 29-point lead.
The Lakers got a bit complacent in the fourth quarter, as Washington trimmed their lead to nine, but LeBron James and Anthony Davis were just too much for the home team.
Davis led the way with one of the best games of his life: 55 points, 17 rebounds and three blocked shots.
The Lakers are now 2-0 on their six-game East Coast road trip. They will take on the ascendant Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.