The Washington Wizards travel to the Staples Center to take on defending champions LA Lakers in the 2020-21 NBA . The Wizards have sprung to life, and are currently on a 4-game winning run. Russell Westbrook missed out on a triple-double against the Boston Celtics by a single rebound, but has registered one in each of his last three outings.Fought to the end. pic.twitter.com/vokffMPsOI— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 21, 2021The LA Lakers, meanwhile, have lost their last two matches, and are missing the services of multiple starters. They have particularly missed the defensive versatility of Anthony Davis, and will look at LeBron James to lead them back to winning ways.Match DetailsFixture: Washington Wizards vs LA Lakers | NBA Season 2020-21.Date & Time: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2021, 10:00 PM ET (Friday, February 20, 2021, 8:30 AM IST).Venue: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA.Washington Wizards PreviewBradley Beal and Russell Westbrook are in top form for the Washington Wizards.The Washington Wizards have struggled throughout the 2020-21 NBA season despite the good form of Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook. Beal is producing 32.8 points per game along with 5.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists; he has also contributed with 1.3 steals per game at the other end of the court.Meanwhile, Westbrook has been unlucky with injuries, but has been in prolific form for the Washington Wizards in recent games. Additionally, the recent improvement in Rui Hachimura’s scoring form means that the Washington Wizards have a fighting chance against the LA Lakers.Key Player – Bradley BealBradley Beal has been nothing short of phenomenal for the Washington Wizards, registering 37 points and seven rebounds in the win over the Portland Trailblazers. Despite the Washington Wizards’ terrible 2020-21 NBA season thus far, Bradley Beal has been the one constant that has shone despite his team's poor offensive showing.The Washington Wizards have a four-game win streak for the first time in three years. Three years!118-111 W in Portland. Wiz improve to 10-17. Beal: 37p, 7r, 3aWestbrook: 27, 11, 13Hachimura: 17pLopez: 10pLillard: 35p (10-30)— Ava Wallace (@avarwallace) February 21, 2021Apart from registering career-best numbers in multiple categories, Beal has been defensively efficient as well. He will look to lead his side to victory against an LA Lakers side without Anthony Davis.Washington Wizards Predicted LineupG - Bradley Beal, G - Russell Westbrook, F - Rui Hachimura, F - Garrison Matthews, C - Moritz Wagner.LA Lakers PreviewLeBron James is expected to lead the LA Lakers to victory over the Washington Wizards.The LA Lakers have struggled without Anthony Davis, and have missed him at both ends of the court. The absence of his defensive awareness and the ability to protect the rim has allowed opponents to outscore the Lakers in recent games. Additionally, Dennis Schroder is also expected to miss the Lakers’ next three games owing to the league's safety and health protocols.Nevertheless, LeBron James will be expected to come to the fore, with Kyle Kuzma also showing better scoring form of late. James almost bagged a triple double, while Kuzma registered 23 points and four rebounds in the LA Lakers' close loss against the Miami Heat. However, the LA Lakers have lost three of their last four games, and might be up for a tough outing against the Washington Wizards.Key Player – LeBron JamesLebron James in Anthony Davis’ absence has struggled to lead his side to victories. He is due a monster performance, considering his recent patchy form. James is the LA Lakers’ strongest MVP contender, producing 25.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game. The Washington Wizards have found form of late, so James' performance might be key for a LA Lakers win.The third player to ever reach the 35,000 Point Club. The fastest to ever get there.Here's to you, @KingJames 👑 pic.twitter.com/iC2Tpif7Rq— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 19, 2021LA Lakers Predicted LineupG - Wesley Matthews, G - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, F - LeBron James, F - Kyle Kuzma, C - Marc Gasol.Wizards vs Lakers Match PredictionConsidering the recent form of the Washington Wizards, they will hope to register another victory. Meanwhile, the LA Lakers have struggled with injuries to starters, Schroder and Anthony Davis, but have enough firepower to pull of a victory. They will go into this game as the marginal favorites despite their recent indifferent form.Where to watch the Wizards vs Lakers game?The game will be broadcast on the Spectrum Sportsnet and NBC Sports Washington. The matchup will also be live-streamed on the NBA League Pass.