LA Lakers vs Washington Wizards Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for April 3 | 2023-24 NBA Season
The final game of the season series between the Washington Wizards and LA Lakers will take place on Wednesday. The previous matchup in LA on Feb. 29 was a thrilling game, with the Lakers narrowly defeating the Wizards 134-131 in overtime. Anthony Davis’ 40 points and 15 rebounds, along with LeBron James’ 31 points and nine assists, helped lead the Lakers to victory.
At the same time, Marvin Bagley III, Kyle Kuzma, and Jordan Poole worked together to prevent the Wizards from falling behind. Bagley contributed 23 points, Kuzma ended with 20, and Poole racked up 34 points while coming off the bench.
The Lakers’ position has changed since then, and their upcoming game against the Wizards may not be as competitive as their previous encounter. The team’s defense continues to improve, while their offense remains highly efficient, led by the impressive shooting performances of LeBron James, D’Angelo Russell, and Rui Hachimura.
Injury Updates: LA Lakers vs. Washington Wizards
LA Lakers injury update for Apr. 3
The Lakers currently have several players who are listed as day-to-day. Ankle and knee issues have affected LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who are the most notable names on the injury list. However, there is hope for the return of Cam Reddish (personal) and Gabe Vincent (knee), who missed the last game. Christian Wood (knee), Jarred Vanderbilt (foot), and Jalen Hood-Schifino (back) are still out due to their respective injuries.
NBA Injury Updates for Washington Wizards on Apr. 3
The Wizards are also dealing with injuries to several players. Kyle Kuzma (heel), Richaun Holmes (toe), Tyus Jones (back), Landry Shamet (calf), and Marvin Bagley III (knee) are all listed as questionable for the game and their availability will be determined closer to game time.
At the moment, Bilal Coulibaly and Isaiah Livers will not be playing for the rest of the season due to their wrist and hip injuries.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards: April 3 Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
2021-2022 LA Lakers starting lineup and depth chart
| Point guards | D’Angelo Russell | Spencer Dinwiddie | Skylar Mays |
| Shooting guards | Austin Reaves | Cam Reddish* | Max Christie |
| Small forwards | LeBron James* | Taurean Prince | Maxwell Lewis |
| Power forwards | Rui Hachimura | Harry Giles III | |
| Centers | Anthony Davis* | Jaxson Hayes | Colin Castleton |
Washington Wizards roster and player roles
| Point guards | Tyus Jones* | Jared Butler | |
| Shooting guards | Jordan Poole | Landry Shamet* | Jonny Davis |
| Small forwards | Deni Avdija | Corey Kispert | Justin Champagnie |
| Power forwards | Kyle Kuzma* | Patrick Baldwin Jr. | Eugene Omuruyi |
| Centers | Marvin Bagley III* | Richaun Holmes* | Tristan Vukcevic |
Top Battles to Watch: LA Lakers vs. Washington Wizards
Despite the Wizards’ lack of talent, they put up a strong fight in their last game against the Lakers and came close to pulling off an upset.
To give the Lakers a tough competition, Washington may need to arrange some strategic matchups. Kyle Kuzma will have the responsibility of keeping his former teammate LeBron James occupied on both offense and defense, taking advantage of the Lakers’ star playing on the second night of a back-to-back game while nursing a sore ankle.
In addition, it will be crucial for Marvin Bagley III to continue his efforts against Anthony Davis. The ability to contain the Lakers’ top players may determine Washington’s success, as they were the main factor in preventing an upset in their previous encounter.
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