The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 2–1 on their East coast road trip with a 134–96 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night in D.C. Lakers star LeBron James scored 24 points and added 11 assists and three rebounds in the blowout win, and exited the game late in the third quarter with the contest well in-hand.

No part of the box score was kind to the Washington Wizards in Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Capital One Arena. The Wizards lost the shooting battle by 22.5 percentage points, the rebounding battle by 10, the assist battle by 13 and, most importantly, the scoring battle, 134-96.

While it was a mismatch on paper, JJ Reddick still implored his Lakers to play with a chip on their shoulder against the Wizards.

Washington fans made their feelings known, drowning the arena in a loud, sarcastic chant as Bronny stepped to the free-throw line.

LeBron James had 24 points and 11 assists before resting for the final quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 134-96 rout of the Washington Wizards. While James sat out, his son Bronny played the whole fourth quarter and scored a career-high five points.

Bronny James saw extended playing time during the Los Angeles Lakers' 134–96 blowout win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday. During that time, Bronny scored his second career basket and recorded five points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal, marking the best game of his young career.

While LeBron James sat out, his son Bronny played the whole fourth quarter and scored a career-high five points — a development that delighted the crowd, even on the road.

LeBron James had 24 points and 11 assists to help the visiting Los Angeles Lakers rout the Washington Wizards 134-96 on Thursday.

It was the 16th consecutive loss for Washington, tying a franchise record. It’s the second time this season the Wizards have dropped that many in a row.

The win is especially significant for the Lakers as they now find themselves just half a game away from fourth place in the tightly contested Western Conference. The team has been

LeBron James had 24 points and 11 assists before resting for the final quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' 134-96 rout of the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. While James sat out, his son Bronny played the whole fourth quarter and scored a career-high five points — a development that delighted the crowd,