Lakers Hang On Late to Beat Spurs
The Lakers extended their winning streak to five games with a narrow 118-117 victory over the Spurs, thanks to a late rally in the fourth quarter.
Game Summary
Los Angeles struggled early, scoring only a 3-pointer from Luka Dončić as they fell behind by seven points. Despite shooting just 14% from the field compared to San Antonio's 50% from beyond the arc, the Lakers gradually closed the gap to within two.
Key Moments
- Late in the fourth quarter, a costly turnover by Marcus Smart and a foul call on Jake LaRavia almost derailed the Lakers' comeback.
- San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama was well defended, scoreless for much of the first quarter.
- Bronny James was subbed in during the second quarter and scored on his first shot attempt.
- Luka Dončić dominated the offense, being the only Laker besides Dalton Knecht to score more than two points in the first quarter.
Player Performances
- Luka Dončić: 35 points, 9 rebounds, 13 assists, 5 steals, 2 blocks
- Rui Hachimura: 15 points on 5-9 shooting
- Deandre Ayton: 22 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks
- Julian Champagnie (Spurs): led San Antonio with 9 points
“It wasn’t easy, but the Lakers rallied back in the fourth to beat the Spurs 118-117 to extend their winning streak to five.”
Late-game defensive efforts and key plays helped the Lakers maintain their lead and seal a hard-fought victory.
Author’s summary: The Lakers preserved their five-game win streak with a resilient late comeback against the Spurs, highlighted by Luka Dončić's all-around impact and clutch plays down the stretch.