Washington Wizards 101, Los Angeles Lakers 120
NBA · 2026-03-30 · Winner: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Washington Wizards 120–101 on 2026-03-30 in NBA play, a 19-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:40 swung win probability 41% → 81%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Wizards lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 26 | 18 | 33 | 24 | 101 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 25 | 40 | 26 | 29 | 120 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:40 swung win probability 41% → 81%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q2 18-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 7:40 (win probability 41% → 81% for the home side).
- Shot 47.8% eFG vs a 53.5% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 25-12 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 8–0 | Q1 6:28 | 79% → 54% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 11–0 | Q2 7:40 | 41% → 81% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 11–0 | Q2 2:29 | 85% → 99% |
| Washington Wizards | 9–0 | Q3 3:13 | 100% → 95% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 8–0 | Q4 9:39 | 99% → 100% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 11–0 | Q4 5:41 | 100% → 100% |
| Washington Wizards | 10–0 | Q4 1:05 | 100% → 100% |