Luka Doncic is doing his part during L.A.'s current road trip, and our Lakers vs. Wizards predictions like him to put on a show vs. the Wizards on Friday, January 30.

When Doncic has off nights, and Reaves isn’t active, there's a high probability the Lakers won’t come out victorious. When Doncic is struggling, and Reaves is there to pick up the slack, Los Angeles’ chances of prevailing improve.

Marcus Smart scores 25 points and LeBron James flirts with a 20-point triple-double, but the Lakers – playing without Luka Doncic and several others – can’t keep pace in a 132-116 loss in