US EditionLuka Doncic, Lakers Rally Past Spurs, Hang on for 5th Straight Win
Luka Doncic scored 35 points with near triple-double stats as the Lakers held off the Spurs in a foul-heavy game, securing their fifth consecutive win.
- On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to a 118-116 victory at Crypto.com Arena, overcoming a second-half deficit for their fifth consecutive win.
- Victor Wembanyama drew the most pregame attention, setting the matchup narrative, and the Los Angeles Lakers prioritized limiting him before he fouled out late.
- Delivering in the fourth, Luka Doncic scored eight points, including a go-ahead 3 that put the Lakers up 113-112 late, fueling the comeback with a near triple-double.
- A failed inbound by Marcus Smart gave San Antonio a final chance that fell short as Justin Champagnie missed the potential game-tying free throw, moving the Lakers to 7-2 before their five-game road trip beginning Saturday at Atlanta.
- The contest featured heavy fouling and multiple ejections, with game officials recording 66 fouls and 84 free throws, as Victor Wembanyama and Jeremy Sochan fouled out in nearly three hours.
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Luka Doncic amassed 35 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to five games with a 118-116 victory over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday (Thursday, November 6, Manila time). Deandre Ayton contributed 22 points and 10 rebounds and Marcus Smart added 17 points as the Lakers rallied from a nine-point fourth-quarter deficit. Los Angeles won without Austin Reaves (groin) for the second …
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