Overview
- The Lakers beat the Wizards 120-101 on Monday in Los Angeles, with LeBron James posting 21 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds.
- At 41 years and 90 days, James became the oldest player with a triple-double and tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for 1,228 combined regular-season and playoff wins.
- Luka Dončić sat out under the NBA rule that triggers a one-game suspension at 16 technical fouls, and he is expected to return Tuesday against the Cavaliers.
- Los Angeles leaned on depth as Austin Reaves had 19 points and nine assists, Jaxson Hayes went 8-for-8 for 19, Luke Kennard scored 19, and Deandre Ayton shot 5-for-5 for 12.
- The win moved L.A. to 49-26 without clinching a berth because the Suns beat the Grizzlies, while Marcus Smart remained out with an ankle contusion and Bronny James logged rotation minutes after a strong G League game.