Lakers Pull out OT Win, Extend Wizards’ Skid

Kyle Kuzma (33) of the Washington Wizards scores a basket on a hook shot against Rui Hachimura (28) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles on Feb. 29, 2024. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

Anthony Davis scored 40 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and LeBron James added 31 points for the Los Angeles Lakers, who needed overtime to get past the visiting Washington Wizards 134–131 on Thursday.

D'Angelo Russell scored 22 points and Austin Reaves had 12 as the Lakers shook off the pesky Wizards. A day earlier, the Lakers rallied from a 21-point, fourth-quarter deficit to get past the Los Angeles Clippers.