US EditionLakers Survive a Frantic Final Second for a 118-116 Win over the Spurs
The Lakers' defense held Victor Wembanyama to 19 points and 5 turnovers, a key factor in their narrow 118-116 victory over the Spurs at Crypto.com Arena.
- On Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 118-116, rallying from a 106-97 deficit, led by Luka Doncic's 35 points, 13 assists, nine rebounds and five steals.
- Employing double-teams, the Los Angeles Lakers mirrored the Phoenix Suns' strategy, limiting Victor Wembanyama to 19 points on 5-of-14 shooting with five turnovers.
- In the fourth quarter, San Antonio's starters went 1-for-12, and the Lakers finished on a 21-10 run after Marcus Smart's inbound violation following Kelly Olynyk's putback with 1.2 seconds left.
- The loss leaves the San Antonio Spurs with two straight defeats after a 5-0 start, worsened as Harrison Barnes and Jeremy Sochan fouled out in the fourth quarter.
- Spurs host Houston on Friday, with Victor Wembanyama focusing on film study after losses and Mitch Johnson saying "Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama would be "fine" as they look to get him back on track offensively.".
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