Basketball: JR Smith scores six 3-pointers, LeBron sits out as Lakers beat Wizards 123-116

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Washington Wizards, 123-116, in their final practice game before the NBA season resumes in Orlando, Forida. On Monday, the Lakers rested their two bigwigs - LeBron James and Anthony Davis - and counted on the experience of veteran JR Smith. Smith did not disappoint as he nailed four three-pointers in the first half as Lakers led 69-65 at the half. While Smith led the team in scoring, dropping 20 points off the bench and knocking down six of his seven attempts from three, Alex Caruso stepped up with 17 points along with five rebounds, six assists and three steals. Dion Waiters also came off the bench to tally 18 points, three rebounds and six assists. Rui Hachimura led the Wizards with 19 points, three rebounds and three assists. Jerome Robinson paced the bench with 18 points, four rebounds and three assists. Ish Smith also provided 12 points, five rebounds and six assists off the pine. This was the final scrimmage for both teams, which now turn their attention toward the eight seeding games, which begin Thursday night. The Lakers face the Clippers on Thursday, while Washington squares off against the Suns on Friday.