Washington blown out in 142-111 loss
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Luka Dončić controlled the show early with a dominant performance to lead the Lakers to a win over the Wizards.
The Washington Wizards have some questions pertaining to their big man depth that they tried answering in a recent outing.
Led by a stellar all-around performance from Luka Dončić, the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 142-111 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday.
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Luka Doncic posts 37-point triple-double as Lakers crush Wizards
Doncic leads the way as LA Lakers beat the 142-111, while New York Knicks overcome Portland Trail Blazers 127-97.
He has 37 points, including 16 in the first quarter, 13 assists and 11 rebounds while DeAndre Ayton contributes 28 points and 13 rebounds in a game that was never close.
Doncic finishes with 37 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds as the Lakers build a 29-point lead after two quarters and shoot 61% from the field in a 142-111 win, improving to 4-2 on their
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Dončić scored 11 of the Lakers' first 20 points and assisted on two Deandre Ayton baskets on his way to finishing the first quarter with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. By halftime, he already had a triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
Team sources and league sources said they expect the Wizards to remain active until the NBA trade deadline arrives on Feb. 5.
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Sacramento plays Washington on 12-game road slide
Sacramento Kings (12-38, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (12-35, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento will look to end its 12-game road slide when the Kings play Washington.