The Wizards suddenly matter, and no one deserves more credit than Russell Westbrook

When the Wizards began running away from the Lakers in the second half, Westbrook flipped a full-court pass to a streaking Ish Smith, who uncharacteristically dunked it home. From there, Westbrook went toward the sideline, exhorting the pandemic-limited crowd. He smiled and waved his arms. Ah, for that moment when there are 20,000 fans at Capital One Arena rather than 2,133.