Kyle Kuzma and the Washington Wizards (29-35) will take on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (28-37) in part of the Friday NBA slate.
The major storyline with this matchup is clear; Kuzma is facing his former team on their home floor.
Kuzma will surely look to show the Lakers making the trade to send him to the Wizards was a mistake, even though he’s been doing just that throughout the season.
The Lakers will continue to try to get the Russell Westbrook and LeBron James duo to click as Anthony Davis remains sidelined amid his recovery efforts.
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Both the Lakers and Wizards are angling for play-in positioning. Los Angeles is already in the mix, but Washington finds itself on the outside looking in.
How to Watch Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers
Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers:
Date: Friday, March 11
Time: 10:30 PM ET
Location: crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
TV Channel: NBA TV
Injury Report for Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers
Washington Wizards Injury Report: Bradley Beal – out (left wrist recovery)
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James – active (left knee soreness), Malik Monk – active (right calf contusion), Talen Horton-Tucker – active (left ankle sprain), Anthony Davis – out (right mid-foot sprain), Kendrick Nunn – out (right knee bone bruise)
Projected Starting Lineups for Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers
Washington Wizards Projected Starting Lineup: G Raul Neto, G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, F Corey Kispert, F Kyle Kuzma, C Kristaps Porzingis
Los Angeles Lakers Projected Starting Lineup: G Russell Westbrook, G Malik Monk, F Austin Reaves, F Stanley Johnson, C LeBron James
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