The San Antonio Spurs faced the Los Angeles Lakers in a game where Lakers' Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish, and D’Angelo Russell were out due to injuries. The Lakers were shorthanded and struggled, with the Spurs taking an early lead. Despite a strong effort from LeBron James, the Lakers couldn't overcome the Spurs' dominance. Devin Vassell had a career-high performance, leading the Spurs to a 129-115 victory, breaking their 18-game losing streak. Wemby, the Spurs' rookie, showcased his talent, contributing significantly to the win.
The Pelicans DOMINATED the Spurs for the W 😤 https://t.co/E21oypIvr5
FINAL SCORE: Spurs get blown out 146-110 by the Pelicans https://t.co/sUjqairN8b
The Pels secure the dub vs. San Antonio while setting a new franchise record with 22 three-pointers made. 💦 https://t.co/Naazxg4uMr
After breaking their club-record 18-game losing streak with a win over the Lakers on Friday, the Spurs get pounded by the Pelicans 146-110 on Sunday. It's matches the 36-point drubbing they received in OKC on Nov. 14.
The Spurs fall to the Pelicans by 36. The Spurs are now... ...4-21 overall ...2-12 at home ...4-15 vs the West
Franchise record in made threes. I don't care the Pelicans have played 3 of the worst teams in a row - wins are wins. And winning ain't easy on the road. Keep stacking them
This is the Spurs' 4th time this season trailing by 35 points. This comes off their first win in over a month
The Pelicans are burying the Spurs from three
3Q: Pelicans by 27. Pels score 44 in the 3Q. Cedi 14 pts Wemby 13 pts, 12 reb, 3 blk Vassell 13 pts Keldon 10 pts Ingram 26 pts CJ 21 pts Zion 15 pts Trey 14 pts Pelicans are a +27 from the 3PT line. Both teams are tied in 2PT and FT scoring
Pelicans winning 3PT line by 24 points. Pelicans lead by 22 points (largest lead of game)
First 6 or so minutes of this 3rd have not been good for the Spurs. Trail 83-67
Half: Pels by 10 after leading by 20 in the last 3 mins of the 2Q. Cedi 12 pts Wemby 10 pts, 9 reb, 3 ast, 3 blk Ingram 16 pts CJ 15 pts Spurs +8 on 2s, +3 on FTs Pelicans +21 on 3s
Spurs trail 61-51 at halftime. Cedi really played his ass off in that 2nd quarter. Manageable deficit
Wemby cuts it to 9 with a 3 pointer but Ingram comes right back with a 3 of his own
Huge corner 3 ball from Cedi. Spurs would certainly prefer not to go into the half down by 20. Try and get it to 12-14 and regroup at halftime
Spurs making 2s, Pels making 3s Pels by 18
Trey just took Wemby to the rim off a pick and roll. Trey is a star. He is here.
1Q: Pelicans by 13 after leading by 17. Wemby 6 pts, 5 reb, 1 blk Ingram 11 pts Murphy III 7 pts CJ 6 pts Pelicans winning 3PT line 18-3
Jose got Wemby lol
Vassell lobs it up for the Wemby slam 🗣️ https://t.co/rRRYWvgdfe
Wemby spins open and finishes the lob pass with FORCE 💪 Pelicans-Spurs | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/hKktfJSfva https://t.co/a4VotE0TzI
Nice connection between Vassell and Wemby where Wemby finishes with the alley-oop dunk. Spurs 6-0
That dunk angle 🎥 @OregonMBB https://t.co/TxUp6OHUUI
GAME PREVIEW: Spurs vs Pelicans https://t.co/VgNM92b08x
Writing about Spurs things (a lot of positives!) but wondering how much the Lakers not being able to defend a potato without Anthony Davis in the lineup, and decisions Darvin Ham made affected things. Regardless, after an 18-game losing streak, basically everything is good.
Spurs look to build on streak-snapping win, host Pelicans https://t.co/8k4wYH1NVY https://t.co/G4n8i8xbad
Wemby shooting the ball for the season (left) and shooting the ball as the starting center in last 4 games (right). As mentioned last night, big increase in shots near the rim and fewer mid-range attempts https://t.co/xS4ZZMdrAr
Devin Vassell exploded to lead the Spurs to victory over the Lakers https://t.co/V9X9NYWPqW
What we learned from the Spurs’ win over the Lakers https://t.co/L9hYPKWzai
What LeBron James saw while sharing the court with Victor Wembanyama on Friday reinforced his belief that the young Spur is bound for greatness. @Monroe_SA details how San Antonio snapped its weeks-long skid by outdueling the Lakers. https://t.co/KHOYEYb2qP https://t.co/Tb6LKjLJau
Another iconic LeBron James picture for the books 🔥 (via @Lakers) https://t.co/Y6yzhAcwrB
This angle of LeBron's dunk 🤯🔥 (via @Lakers) https://t.co/7PsKRxQh8K
#LeBron on #Wemby #Lakers James Offers New 'Special' Praise of #Spurs Star Rookie https://t.co/FmntU4jrY0 via @InsideTheSpurs https://t.co/pHXzIsZQct
Wemby just wants to win‼️ (via @spurs) https://t.co/wC7L7a3yMR
Devin Vassell records a new career-high as Spurs break losing streak with win over Lakers https://t.co/fPZOXZUt4l
Wemby was asked if he was "star struck" playing against LeBron for the first time: "I thought I would feel some type of way but honestly, on the court, I was just trying to win. So, no, I didn't have no type of feelings about it." https://t.co/EqqRdELMCD
LeBron James on Victor Wembanyama: “Special talent” #LeBronJames #VictorWembanyama https://t.co/bGvrPh08Hz
Spurs stun Lakers as Devin Vassell takes center stage #DevinVassell #LosAngelesLakers #SanAntonioSpurs https://t.co/7Qx5gaPdS3
Assessing every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 129-115 loss to the Spurs @LakersSBN https://t.co/LbQ6tefJ00
Wemby has been waiting for that Spurs' W 😤 https://t.co/LEJ6NA8ZKP
LeBron James hits ridiculous 3-pointer over Victor Wembanyama https://t.co/5uqhws6Axb https://t.co/q0EB6RJdH4
Victor Wembanyama shows restraint vs. LeBron James, Devin Vassell shines as Spurs snap 18-game losing streak https://t.co/N8d9c1Q6R3
LeBron his moonball shot over Wemby: “Just trying to get his hands to go down just a little bit, because I know his wingspan and I know he is able to block shots outside his comfort (zone). Just tried to create a little bit more room, shoot it a little bit higher and I was able…
LeBron on Wemby: “He’s a special talent and they’ve got a good one here” https://t.co/TGF311r5Xy
Spurs top Lakers to end historic losing streak https://t.co/jvxFW521tL https://t.co/NBTpprKNk5
This photo of LeBron. 🥶 (via @Lakers) https://t.co/IY6ZnVtt8f
Wemby in the last 4 games as the starting center in new lineup: 19.8 pts, 16.5 reb, 3.5 ast, 3.3 tos, 4.3 blk, 1.5 stl
“This is what I’m addicted to, this is what I love,” Wemby says of winning.
Wemby and fans after the Spurs ended their 18-game losing streak. https://t.co/Nv5ZQHl0UT
Wemby on the jubilation of the locker room: "Feels like a playoff game for me. We love this feeling. We have to work our ass off to repeat it."
Man, that had to be LeBron's roughest night in San Antonio since Game 5 of the 2014 Finals. He played hard without AD but was a game-worst -28 as the Lakers got blown out by a Spurs team that had lost 18 straight.
The Lakers turned the ball over only 6 times. 5 of those 6 turnovers were b/c of Spurs steals. 83% of opp turnovers off Spurs steals, a new season high for SA The Spurs scored 16 points off those 6 LAL turnovers, also a season high 2.67 points per turnover
Devin Vassell drops a career-high 36 points as the Spurs get the win over the Lakers! 36 PTS / 12-19 FGM / 5-10 3PM https://t.co/2ecx7m6arE
What stood out on offense tonight for the Spurs? - 54 pts from 3PT - 43% 3PT accuracy - 17 made free throws - 89% FT accuracy - 47% mid-range accuracy - JUST 9 turnovers - 35 assists - 19 fast break points - 129 points
San Antonio vs. Los Angeles Final Score: Spurs bust franchise losing streak against the Lakers, 129-115 https://t.co/vH0H9XElXi
Darvin Ham clarified that Anthony Davis missed tonight’s game because of the ankle injury he suffered against the Spurs on Wednesday and not the hip injury he’s been dealing with.
Some other Spurs records after tonight's win over the Lakers: 3-20 as underdogs 2-9 when leading by 10 points 2-5 when leading by 15 points 2-1 when leading by 20 points
Wemby and the Spurs hyped to get the W 🙌 https://t.co/IwU5JXnMIx
Darvin Ham said Austin Reaves was dealing with some cramps in the second half, but he seems OK moving forward. He cited AD’s ankle (turned it vs. Spurs on Wednesday) and Reddish’s knee as why they were out, adding that Russell was under the weather.
The Spurs pick up their first win since November 2. https://t.co/KtV3SH2xuq
Devin Vassell's career high 36 points: 15 points from 3PT 8 paint points 7 made free throws 6 points from mid-range
Darvin Ham says it was Anthony Davis’ ankle that caused him to miss tonight, not the hip injury that has bothered him off and on this season.
Career-night for Devin Vassell 👏 https://t.co/92p5Bb3N5P
LeBron vs. Wemby in their first-ever meeting 🔥 https://t.co/HBoR400a0w
Spurs beat the Lakers for their FOURTH win of the season 🔥 https://t.co/JaEmkGwLLr
The Spurs were able to withstand runs by the Lakers to finally hold onto a lead. https://t.co/QqrGm1JaSa
The San Antonio Spurs WON today. THEY WON.
WEMBY HYPE‼️ Spurs snap the longest losing streak in franchise history👏 https://t.co/6YBNMPVioC
Photo of LeBron James moonshot over Victor Wembanyama is instantly iconic https://t.co/LP76PokSqN
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.
Last time Anthony Davis didn’t play, the Lakers got blown out 128-94 at Houston Tonight without AD, they fall 129-115 at San Antonio.
Bron goes no-look on the break! 🫣 📺 Lakers-Spurs | Live on ESPN https://t.co/PKAHkuQ6KK
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.
Spurs, up 15 on Lakers, are eight minutes away from snapping 18-game drought Will this constitute a ‘banner’ win?
That’s a new career high for Vassell… after eons of staying stuck under the 30-mark, he’s finally hit it.
Devin Vassell career high watch: He’s just three points away from hitting 29 for the 6373rd time in his career.
The Pelicans edge out the Hornets to win their 3rd straight. 💪 https://t.co/lG7bnrx88y
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
LeBron's steal and dunk cut the margin to 6, but LAL allowed a 5-0 run and trail 98-87 with 12 minutes to play. LAL have been in Texas since Monday, after being in Las Vegas for 4 days, and are trying to push through minus 3 starters, and, most notably, AD.
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
Good defense. Better shotmaking. LeBron and Wemby going to battle in their first-ever meeting 🤝 https://t.co/b6bM63pA8k
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
Lakers right back in the zone. Until the Spurs figure out how to beat it consistently why not?
LeBron stepback three over Wemby 🔥 https://t.co/Xv7L2LCcfg
This photo of Bron's three over Wemby 🔥 📸 @Lakers https://t.co/GCNYWPC6WW
BRON CORNER 3 OVER WEMBY 🔥 (via @NBA) https://t.co/A70pq31285
LeBron with a 3 over Wemby! https://t.co/lWBfAtbvij
LeBron James had 9 assists in the 2nd Q here in San Antonio, tied for the most assists he's ever had in a single quarter. Have to go back to Jan. 29, 2010 for the last time he did it, with 9 in the 1st Q in a road game in Indiana.
LeBron step-back moonball!👀 📺 Lakers-Spurs | Live on ESPN https://t.co/uMx2P7c9BV
LeBron James tied his most assists in a quarter for his career (nine) in that second quarter, per the Lakers. (The other instance was when he nine assists in the first quarter against Indiana on Jan. 29, 2010).
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
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
LeBron hit a step-back 3 over the extended arm of 7'4'' Victor Wembanyama, a No. 1 pick 20 years after he was the league's No. 1 selection. It came amidst a furious Lakers push that had the deficit, once 25, down to 4 in the final minute of the 2nd Q.
moon ball 3 by bron there over wemby!
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 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
The Lakers were flat throughout a 1st Q in which they gave up 42 points to the Spurs, enough for a 20-point deficit after 12 minutes of action. SAS were largely unbothered in getting 3's off, hitting 6 of 11, and shot 64% overall.
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.
Leading by 18 right now, this is the Spurs' largest lead since November 18, almost a month ago
11 point 1Q for Devin Vassell
Wemby steal & push... Vassell knocks down the triple 🎯 Spurs coming out HOT. 📺 Lakers-Spurs | Live on ESPN https://t.co/KV5ePimRah
Less than six minutes into this game, the Lakers have already turned the ball over three times, and the Spurs have converted those mistakes into eight points. Gotta clean (bleep) up. AK
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 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
Lakers Announce New-Look Starting 5 Vs Spurs For Friday https://t.co/ELfRthV7x8
Starters for Spurs vs Lakers 1 - Sochan vs Christie 2 - Branham vs Reaves 3 - Vassell vs Prince 4 - Keldon vs LeBron 5 - Wemby vs Hayes
Lakers Injury Report: 3 LA Starters Will Sit In San Antonio https://t.co/S2iwfDZ9ii
Wemby arrives on #PhantomCam 📹 📺Lakers-Spurs | 7:30pm/et on ESPN https://t.co/7JM22bAqrv
The Lakers will go into their second match-up in three days against the Spurs quite shorthanded with Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell and Cam Reddish all out. @LakersSBN https://t.co/HN9rK9Mqc7
Lakers' starters vs. the Spurs: Austin Reaves Max Christie Taurean Prince LeBron James Jaxson Hayes
Lakers starters (with Russell, Reddish and Davis all out): Reaves, Christie, Prince, LeBron and Hayes
LEBRON. WEMBY. 7:30pm/et on ESPN 👀 https://t.co/q0kZYco7a7
Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish and D’Angelo Russell are out tonight vs. the Spurs, per the Lakers.
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