Doncic’s Lakers Edge Wembanyama’s Spurs
Luka Doncic outplayed Victor Wembanyama as the Los Angeles Lakers narrowly defeated San Antonio Spurs 118-116 on Wednesday. This marked a thrilling contest between two young stars at Crypto.com Arena.
Key Performances
- Luka Doncic: 35 points, 9 rebounds, 13 assists, 5 steals, 2 blocks
- Victor Wembanyama: Led Spurs with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists
- Stephon Castle & Jeremy Sochan: Each scored 16 points
Game Highlights
The Lakers improved to a 7-2 record while awaiting LeBron James’s return from injury. Despite a balanced effort from seven Spurs players with double-digit scoring, San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama struggled with foul trouble and fouled out with 1:40 remaining as they trailed 113-112.
The closing moments were chaotic; the Lakers held a 118-116 lead with just over a second left when a failed inbound play gave the Spurs a chance, but they couldn’t capitalize on it.
"They only lost one (other) game, so to come back, being with (Austin Reaves) and LeBron out, it's unbelievable," Doncic said.
Blazers Defeat Thunder
Portland Trail Blazers rallied to hand NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder their first defeat of the season, further intensifying the competition in the league.
Summary
The Lakers’ tight win over the Spurs highlighted Doncic’s leadership and resilience despite missing key teammates, while the Blazers’ victory showed their potential to challenge top teams this season.