Lakers overcome Davis’ absence to beat reeling Wizards


              Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, gets a rebound against Washington Wizards' Deni Avdija (9) during first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
            
              Los Angeles Lakers' Russell Westbrook (0) looks to pass after retrieving the ball during first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
            
              Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (6) celebrates with Austin Reaves (15) after making a basket assisted by Reaves during first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
            
              Los Angeles Lakers' Damian Jones dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
            
              Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (6) acknowledges fans after the team's win over the Washington Wizards in an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
            
              Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (6) goes up for a dunk as Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal (3), Monte Morris (22) watch during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 119-117. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
            
              Los Angeles Lakers' Thomas Bryant (31) clings to the rim after dunking against the Washington Wizards during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 119-117. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
            
              Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (6) celebrates with Austin Reaves (15) after making a basket assisted by Reaves during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
            
              Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (6) flexes his arms after drawing a foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Lakers overcome Davis’ absence to beat reeling Wizards