Los Angeles Lakers chase ninth straight win over Washington Wizards
Los Angeles Lakers meet Washington Wizards at crypto.com Arena, Monday 8:00am (NBA). Los Angeles Lakers have won the last eight against Washington Wizards.
The big picture
Los Angeles Lakers come in 1st on the ladder; Washington Wizards are 20th. Los Angeles Lakers have the higher position to protect.
Los Angeles Lakers are 8–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 122 points for and 114.3 against.
Washington Wizards are 4–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.4 points for and 112.3 against.
Form
Los Angeles Lakers have won four of their last five and most recently beat Portland Trail Blazers 124–118.
Washington Wizards have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Atlanta Hawks 132–139.
Los Angeles Lakers arrive on a 4-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 48 times on our records since 2002: Los Angeles Lakers 29, Washington Wizards 19.
Last time out (2025-26), Los Angeles Lakers won 120–101 at crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Lakers have won the last eight against Washington Wizards.
Biggest margin between these two: Los Angeles Lakers by 38 points in 2024-25 (134–96).
Players to watch
For Los Angeles Lakers, watch Luka Doncic (40.1 points a game, 70 rebounds in 2026-27) and Austin Reaves (23.5 points a game, 32 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Washington Wizards, watch Anthony Davis (23.4 points a game, 74 rebounds in 2026-27) and Trae Young (20 points a game, 29 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Walker Kessler is 2 rebounds short of 2,000 for their career.
At crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Lakers have won 17 of their last 22 at crypto.com Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Los Angeles Lakers go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
