Lakers vs. Spurs Prediction, Odds, Spread: 2025 NBA Cup Picks From Proven Model

Lakers vs. Spurs prediction, odds, spread: 2025 NBA Cup picks from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated San Antonio vs. Los Angeles 10,000 times and revealed its 2025 NBA Cup quarterfinal picks for Wednesday

Lakers G Marcus Smart (back) hopes to play vs. Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart returned to practice Tuesday and intends to play in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the visiting San Antonio Spurs.

Is Marcus Smart returning against San Antonio Spurs? Los Angeles Lakers star eyes timely comeback ahead of high-stakes NBA Cup clash

NBA News: Marcus Smart is set to return from a back injury for the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. After missing

Smart (back) hopes to play in Lakers' Cup game

Marcus Smart returned to practice Tuesday and is going to try to play in Wednesday's NBA Cup game vs. the Spurs after missing the last six games with a back injury.

Lakers News: Marcus Smart Felt Good Physically In Return To Action

The Los Angeles Lakers had been without Marcus Smart for the past six games as he dealt with a back injury, and the team sorely missed his energy and defensive presence. Smart is one of the team’s best perimeter defenders and his communication on that side of the court has been invaluable for the Lakers. Getting him back for Wednesday’s Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals against the San Antonio Spurs was a positive, but it was actually on the offens…

Lakers Q&A: NBA Cup Matchup vs. Spurs, Marcus Smart's Return, Rich Paul's Comments

Lakers Q&A: NBA Cup Matchup vs. Spurs, Marcus Smart’s Return, Rich Paul’s Comments Jovan Buha answers all of…