The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a matchup against the Washington Wizards, with their playoff positioning on the line. The Lakers (26-19) currently sit

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Jonas Valanciunas will lead the Washington Wizards (6-40) into a home game against the Los Angeles Lakers (26-19) at Capital One Arena on Thursday, with the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.In their most

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LeBron James had 21 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds one day after flying to Atlanta and back to watch a football game on his day off, and the Los Angeles Lakers sent the Washington Wizards to their 11th consecutive defeat with a 111-88 victory.

LeBron James becomes second player to record a triple-double in his 40s as Lakers send Wizards to their 11th consecutive loss with 111-88 win.

BOTTOM LINE: Washington aims to stop its 15-game skid when the Wizards take on Los Angeles. The Wizards are 5-19 on their home court. Washington has a 2-35 record in games decided by 10 points or more. The Lakers are 10-13 in road games. Los Angeles has a 3-3 record in one-possession games.

Ultimately, the Lakers have the talent and depth to survive this matchup without their two superstars. If their supporting cast can step up and execute both offensively and defens

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James (foot) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Wizards, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports. After nearly dropping a triple-double in Tuesday's loss to the 76ers,