Lakers Drop Wizards to 11th Straight Loss

The Los Angeles Lakers secured a commanding 111-88 victory against the Washington Wizards, with Anthony Davis leading the team with 29 points and 16 rebounds, while LeBron James recorded his ninth triple-double of the season. This win marked the Lakers' largest margin of victory this season, helping them recover from a recent slump. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings are experiencing a resurgence under new head coach Doug Christie, winning nine of their last ten games and improving to a record of 22-20. The Kings' recent performance has positioned them just one game behind the Lakers in the playoff race, raising hopes for a postseason berth. Their turnaround has been highlighted by significant improvements in various statistical areas since the coaching change. The Wizards, in contrast, are struggling, suffering their 11th consecutive loss and currently holding the NBA's worst record with just six wins this season.