Anthony Davis’ 40 points hand Wizards their 13th straight loss

Anthony Davis delivered a stellar performance with 40 points, securing the Lakers’ 134-131 overtime victory against the struggling Washington Wizards on Thursday night. LeBron James contributed 31 points and a crucial 3-poInter in overtime for the Lakers, as they claimed their ninth win in the last 12 games.

James now stands just nine points away from a historic milestone, aiming to become the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 points.

Despite a commendable effort by Jordan Poole, who scored a season-high 34 points, and Marvin Bagley III, who added a season-high 23, the Wizards extended their losing streak to 13 games. The game remained closely contested, and Washington displayed resilience against the Lakers. However, a series of missed shots and turnovers in overtime proved costly for the Wizards, as they went scoreless in the final 3:50.

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Former Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma contributed 20 points for the Wizards, but his missed 3-point attempt in the closing moments of overtime prevented them from forcing a tie. Corey Kispert also had a notable performance with 20 points for Washington.