Lakers Overcome Davis’s Absence to Beat Reeling Wizards

Lakers Overcome Davis’s Absence to Beat Reeling Wizards
Los Angeles Lakers' Thomas Bryant (31) clings to the rim after dunking against the Washington Wizards during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Los Angeles on Dec. 18, 2022. Jae C. Hong/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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LOS ANGELES—LeBron James had 33 points and nine assists, Lonnie Walker scored 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of Anthony Davis to beat the Washington Wizards 119–117 on Sunday night, Dec. 18.

Davis, the Lakers’ leader at 27.4 points and 12.1 rebounds, injured his right foot Friday night in a victory over Denver and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.