The Lakers narrowly defeated the Spurs 122-119 in a close game where the Spurs made a late comeback. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 37 points, while Wemby of the Spurs scored 30 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and made 6 blocks. The Spurs, despite Wemby's performance, lost their 18th consecutive game. The Lakers, missing LeBron James, improved to 15-10. The game showcased a battle between AD and Wemby, with the Lakers holding on for the win. The Spurs' 20-point lead was reduced to just 3 points, but they managed to secure the victory. The Lakers' free throw and second chance points were at season lows, while they made 70% of their paint shots.
The Spurs were able to withstand runs by the Lakers to finally hold onto a lead. https://t.co/QqrGm1JaSa
Final: Spurs 129, Lakers 115 San Antonio ends its franchise-record losing streak against the Lakers. LA drops to 15-11. They finish their road trip 1-2. LeBron had 23 points and 14 assists. Austin Reaves had 22 points. No AD, Cam Reddish or DLo. Up next: vs. NYK on Monday.
Devin Vassell tonight: 36 Points 6 Rebounds 3 Assists 63% FG 50% 3P 100% FT https://t.co/Xf7rby1i4P
Powered by Devin Vassell's career-best 36 points, the Spurs down the Lakers 129-115 to snap their franchise-worst 18-game losing streak and improve to 4-20. It was their first win since Nov. 2 at Phoenix. Vassell hit 12 of 19 (5 of 10 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 free throws.
Devin Vassell for a career-high 36 points as the Spurs pull away and get the W! https://t.co/wjzBfe8E53
The Spurs beat the Lakers to get their first win since Nov. 2 😮💨 https://t.co/zo1sr0D0xD
The Spurs' 18-game losing streak has been snapped after the Spurs defeated the Lakers by 14. The Spurs improve to... ...4-20 overall ...2-11 at home ...4-14 out West
The Lakers follow their IST win in Vegas with a 1-2 road trip, with the Spurs snapping an 18-game losing streak with a over LAL 129-115 Friday. The Lakers return to L.A. for a game Monday vs. NYK and then go back on the road to CHI, at MIN and at OKC.
BREAKING: The Spurs take down the Lakers to snap their 18-game losing streak. https://t.co/wG1NpPTeLn
Jayson Tatum tonight: 30 Points 6 Rebounds 4 Assists 50% FG https://t.co/zGkJo592kp
Bron goes no-look on the break! 🫣 📺 Lakers-Spurs | Live on ESPN https://t.co/PKAHkuQ6KK
Trae Young tonight: 38 Points 11 Assists 5 Rebounds 51% FG https://t.co/GltU5ej7co
Devin's 30 point career high night: 9 points from 3PT 8 points in the paint 7 points from the FT line 6 points from mid-range Spurs by 15
Devin Vassell with a career-best 30 points.
3Q: Spurs by 11. SPURS TAKE 3Q 29-25. Vassell 26 pts Keldon 17 pts Collins 13 pts Wemby 11 pts, 12 reb, 2 blk Cedi 11 pts Branham 10 pts Reaves 22 pts LeBron 21 pts, 11 ast Rui 16 pts Wood 12 pts Prince 10 pts Spurs +9 from 3PT and +2 from FT line
Third quarter: Spurs 98, Lakers 87 LA has hung around but San Antonio has responded well with timely shots. Austin Reaves has 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. LeBron James has 21 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. Rui Hachimura has 16 points. Christian Wood has 12.
LAL have missed 9 FT's to San Antonio's 2 misses, significant in a game they trail 93-85 with 2:24 left in the 3rd Q.
This angle of LeBron vs. Wemby 👀 🎥: @NBA https://t.co/LsJE3UYWd1
LeBron vs. Wemby 🍿 (via @NBA) https://t.co/t8yd9kMKIQ
Point-Wemby pulls up and knocks down the 3! With this bucket, the rookie notches his 7th-straight double-double 👏 📺 Lakers-Spurs | Live on ESPN https://t.co/DJVgwOqRrE
20 points in 3 quarters for Devin Wemby up to 11 pts with 10 reb in 3 quarters Spurs back up by 15 after getting multiple stops in a row
LeBron stepback three over Wemby 🔥 https://t.co/Xv7L2LCcfg
This photo of Bron's three over Wemby 🔥 📸 @Lakers https://t.co/GCNYWPC6WW
LeBron step-back over Wemby 😳 (via @NBA) https://t.co/QGbihbSPeW
LeBron with the step-back 3 over Wemby 🔥 https://t.co/Su3TEaUxTZ
BRON CORNER 3 OVER WEMBY 🔥 (via @NBA) https://t.co/A70pq31285
LeBron with a 3 over Wemby! https://t.co/lWBfAtbvij
LeBron step-back moonball!👀 📺 Lakers-Spurs | Live on ESPN https://t.co/uMx2P7c9BV
LAL gave up an and-1 with 5 seconds left to allow the Spurs a 69-62 lead at the break. After trailing 49-24 early in the 2nd Q, LAL went on a 38-20 run to get back into it. LeBron was the catalyst, with 18 points, 9 assists and 5 boards. All 9 of the assists came in the 2nd Q.
Half: Spurs by 7 after leading by 25. LAL takes the 2Q 40-27 to get back in the game. Keldon 17 pts Vassell 15 pts Wemby 6 pts, 8 reb, 2 blk, 1 stl LeBron 18 pts, 9 ast, 6 reb Reaves 14 pts Wood/Prince 10 pts each Spurs +8 on 2s, +3 from 3PT LAL +4 from FT line https://t.co/fQewiF7qSu
Look how high LeBron had to shoot this three over Wemby 😂 https://t.co/TCCTzCkOYP
LEBRON OVER WEMBY. 🥵 (🎥: @espn) https://t.co/ViL4G9KOCh
This LeBron step back 3 over Wemby is crazy 🤯 https://t.co/LBZtoQ98Wi
BRON VS. WEMBY 🍿 https://t.co/GBbpeBtXrv
LEBRON 3 OVER WEMBANYAMA https://t.co/XellvkH5da
18 first half points for LeBron after he makes the contested corner 3 over Wemby Lakers within 4
Lakers within 9 of the Spurs after SA led by 25
Spurs' 25 point lead down to 12 now. Lakers' deficit from 3PT line down to just -6. Spurs with just 14 points so far in 2Q
LeBron grabs an offensive rebound and kicks the ball to Taurean Prince, who drills an open 3 from the left wing to bring the Lakers within 12, 56-44, with 4:26 left in the second quarter. LA has outscored San Antonio 22-14 in the quarter.
A brilliant pass from LeBron got Prince a wide-open 3 on the opposite side of the floor after SAS tried to trap LeBron. LAL are within 12 at 56-44 into a Spurs time out with 4:26 to play in the 2nd Q.
LAL have been in a zone defense for the last several minutes, and it's limited the Spurs on that end, amidst a 9-0 run on the other end with LeBron acting as the point man. As such, LAL are back in the game, down 51-37.
Lakers trim 10 points off the Spurs' 25 point lead. Spurs by 15
The Spurs have their 2nd 25-point lead of the season. The Spurs enter undefeated when leading by 25
The Spurs are up 42-22 on the Lakers after Q1 👀 https://t.co/tFiVmzrIrD
The @lakers have given up 87 points in the last two quarters against the mighty @spurs.
1Q: Spurs by 20. SA puts up 42, hold Lakers to 22. Vassell 11 pts Keldon/Collins/Cedi 6 pts each Sochan 5 pts Wemby 4 pts, 6 reb, 2 blk, 1 stl Spurs are a +12 from 3PT line and +8 on 2s
The Lakers trail the Spurs 42-22 after the 1st Q. They’ve allowed 87 points in the last two quarters to San Antonio, dating back to the 4th Q on Wednesday.
Spurs have a 42-22 lead on the Lakers after 1 quarter! Wemby: 4 PTS, 6 REB, 2 BLK, 2 AST https://t.co/udvvZt6QEU
This is the Spurs' 3rd 20-point lead of the season. The Spurs are 1-1 when leading by 20
San Antonio leads 31-15 with 3:23 left in the first. They're shooting 63.2% and have made five 3s. The Lakers are shooting just 29.4%. Spurs are winning the paint points battle (10-6) early with no Anthony Davis tonight.
Great first shift for Wemby: 4 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal. Spurs go up 28-10 in the first eight minutes of the 1st Q.
Wemby stands TALL at the rim 🚫 📺 Lakers-Spurs | Live on ESPN https://t.co/RWBXdPN0VA
Wemby steal & push... Vassell knocks down the triple 🎯 Spurs coming out HOT. 📺 Lakers-Spurs | Live on ESPN https://t.co/KV5ePimRah
The Spurs have opened this game with a 21-8 lead over the Lakers with 6:45 left in the first quarter. LA has as many turnovers (three) as made field goals (three). Victor Wembanyama, who had 30 points vs. LA on Wednesday, has yet to score or attempt a shot.
After struggling shooting the ball in the last 3 games, Devin Vassell has began the game with 8 points on just 4 shots. Spurs by 13, new largest lead of game Vassell and Keldon each with 2 made 3s
LeBron steals it off Wemby and goes in for the jam 🔨 https://t.co/6oX92vC0bL
LeBron pokes it away and throws it DOWN on the break😤 📺 Lakers-Spurs | Live on ESPN https://t.co/KavwDiSNwy
LeBron stripped Wemby for the breakaway slam 😤 📺: ESPN https://t.co/RqchdIZ51S
LeBron and Wemby choosing the game ball before their first-ever meeting 👀 📺 Lakers-Spurs | NEXT on ESPN https://t.co/m0CwJqgxZU
Lakers News: Top Betting Odds & Lines As Spurs Rematch Looms https://t.co/N5IevqnBY2
Wemby arrives on #PhantomCam 📹 📺Lakers-Spurs | 7:30pm/et on ESPN https://t.co/7JM22bAqrv
LEBRON. WEMBY. 7:30pm/et on ESPN 👀 https://t.co/q0kZYco7a7
Watch Wemby warm up LIVE ahead of Lakers-Spurs on ESPN at 7:30pm/et! 🍿 Music by @unitedmasters https://t.co/9fg6Os6JlG
Victor Wembanyama is in the building! 📍 Don't miss Wemby and the Spurs take on the Lakers at 7:30pm/et on ESPN! https://t.co/FVjGJACR5W
Bron and Wemby's stats through their first 22 games 👀 🍿 Lakers-Spurs 📺 ESPN | 7:30 ET https://t.co/fayeDcMzMP
The King and The Rook Wemby faces LeBron for the first time in his career tonight 👏 📺: 7:30 ET | ESPN https://t.co/UIjPNAUx9u
LeBron has arrived for the Lakers-Spurs game 👀 Will we see Bron vs. Wemby for the first time tonight? (via @NBA) https://t.co/RAglKUhpT5
"This is probably the best play of my career." Wemby reacts to one of his most viral plays that took place in France 🤯 Wemby and the Spurs host the Lakers TONIGHT at 7:30pm/et on ESPN! https://t.co/i45N1Sqg4v
Celtics are 12-0 at home this season. ☘️ https://t.co/Am0I73gqEx
GAME PREVIEW: Spurs vs Lakers, Round Two https://t.co/pbnrdMTmtL
James Harden tonight: 28 Points 15 Assists 7 Rebounds 4 Blocks 50% FG 5/6 3PM https://t.co/Jnuznn91AO
Per the Boston Celtics, this is the 4th time in franchise history that the Celtics have started a season 12-0 at home.
The Boston Celtics are UNDEFEATED at home this season (12-0) 🍀 Beat the Cavaliers tonight 116-107 to improve to 18-5. https://t.co/fGLPfGwKRX
The Jays lead the @celtics to another win at home! 🔥 Tatum: 27 PTS | 11 REB | 3 AST | 3 BLK Brown: 22 PTS | 5 REB | 5 AST | 2 STL https://t.co/loncuR6ZNo
The Celtics are 12-0 at home.
ICYMI last night, the Lakers survived a furious 4th quarter comeback to hold on and win against the Spurs in a great battle of the bigs between AD and Wemby. My recap for https://t.co/Foae8a7xEy: https://t.co/kpfqSGLBX5
Wemby: https://t.co/7t7j5FrjDg #Spurs #NBA
Devin Booker tonight: 34 points 12 assists 6 rebounds 60% FG https://t.co/wJEaYLRlVe
Devin Booker tonight: 34 Points 12 Assists 6 Rebounds 60% FG https://t.co/lBr7vlqzne
AD and Wemby dueled as the Lakers won in San Antonio ⚔️ AD: 37 PTS, 10 REB, 4 STL Wemby: 30 PTS, 13 REB, 6 BLK https://t.co/JoxXftogR4
The Spurs blocked 6 shots tonight. Wemby accounted for all 6 of the team blocks. His 65 blocks for the season: 59 on hooks/floaters/layups 3 on 2PT jumpers 3 on 3PT jumpers
The Lakers made just 10 free throws tonight, matching the season low for a Spurs opp. The Lakers also scored just 4 second chance points, also a season low for a Spurs opp. Lakers however made 70% of their paint shots
Devin Booker: 26 pts on 11 shots. And 10 assists. Yeah.....that's pretty good methinks
WHAT A BATTLE 🔥 Lakers take the win while Wemby becomes the first player ever with at least 30 points and 6 blocks in a game against AD 😳 https://t.co/3KSJ5BsDcO
Anthony Davis (37 PTS, 10 REB, 4 STL) and Wemby (30 PTS, 13 REB, 6 BLK) duel as the @Lakers win on the road in San Antonio! https://t.co/Lsx4czHLnl
Wemby vs the Lakers! 30 Points 13 Rebounds 6 Blocks 4 Steals 4 Threes 52% Shooting https://t.co/NHGTul5Jbq
With no LeBron James, Anthony Davis led the Lakers to victory against the Spurs. @LakersSBN https://t.co/VwUJItHKcb
The Spurs were down 20 in the 4th quarter. They came all the way back to get a backdoor opportunity, then hit the 3. And then the Lakers missed a FT at the end. San Antonio +3.5 ✅ https://t.co/bJLV9mPx6C
Anthony Davis over his last 3 games: 38.3 PPG 13.7 RPG 2.0 BPG 65% FG 60% 3PT BEAST 🔥 https://t.co/G6lj6z0yMn
Lakers, up 20, barely withstand late onslaught from Wemby - one of the NBA's worst 3-point shooters bombing a couple of clutch threes late. Spurs score 45 in the 4th - most Lakers have allowed in any quarter this season ... this to a team that has now lost 18 straight.
The Lakers survive in San Antonio, 122-119, to extend the Spurs losing streak to 18. AD 37p 10r 4s; Prince 17p 5r 5a 2s; Reaves 15p 8a 4r; Rui 13p 7r; D-Lo 12p 10a 3s; Reddish 10p 3a 3s. L.A. plays the Spurs here again on Friday.
The Spurs ALMOST make their 2nd 20-point comeback of the season, but the Lakers hold on for the 3 point win. The Spurs have lost 18 in a row now. The Spurs are now... ...3-20 overall ...1-11 at home ...3-14 vs the West Spurs vs Lakers again Friday
Final: Lakers 122, Spurs 119 LA barely holds on w/o LeBron. They improve to 15-10. They've won 13 of 18 games (including the IST championship). AD had 37 points -- his third straight game with 37+. Taurean Prince had 17 points. Austin Reaves had 15. Up next: at SAS on Friday.
Spurs fight back after being down by 20, put a scare into the Lakers in the final minutes, but still fall, 122-119. They are 3-20 after dropping their club-record 18th loss in a row. Wembanyama finished with 30 points, 13 boards & 6 blocks. Keldon Johnson had a season-high 28.
Wemby drains back-to-back 3s, the Spurs have life. 😳 (🎥: @NBATV) https://t.co/8LZNqudXtT
AD keeps LAL up 3 with a pair of FT’s at the 17.3 second mark amidst this furious Wemby-fueled comeback. Davis is the only Laker to make a FT tonight.
WEMBY THREE. CLUTCH. Lakers-Spurs | Live on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/2NCQUCs1JZ https://t.co/rpUwcL4w4V
21 points for Wemby with 14 paint points. He's got 11 rebounds and 6 blocks as well