> At a Glance
> – Keldon Johnson scored 27 points to lead San Antonio past the Lakers
> – Luka Dončić posted a 38-point triple-double in the losing effort
> – LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and Rui Hachimura all sat out with injuries
> – Why it matters: Spurs climb to second in the West while Lakers’ three-game win streak ends
The Spurs turned a shaky 4-for-25 night from deep into a statement win, snapping the Lakers’ momentum on the second night of a back-to-back for both clubs.
Star Performances
Keldon Johnson spearheaded the attack, pouring in 27 points to pace five Spurs in double figures. Rookie Stephon Castle added 15 points, while De’Aaron Fox chipped in 14.
Despite the Lakers’ depleted roster, Luka Dončić stuffed the stat sheet with 38 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists for his 86th career regular-season triple-double, moving him into seventh place on the all-time list.
Wembanyama’s Quick Return
Victor Wembanyama logged 16 points and 14 rebounds-his 15th double-double this season-less than 24 hours after being listed questionable. He had missed two games with a hyperextended left knee, then dropped 30 points in 20 minutes Tuesday night in Memphis.
Injury Report
Lakers were without three key contributors:
- LeBron James (arthritis, sciatica)
- Austin Reaves (calf strain)
- Rui Hachimura (calf strain)
Only Jake LaRavia (16 points) and Jaxson Hayes (10 points) joined Dončić in double figures for Los Angeles.
Game Flow
San Antonio separated itself with an 11-4 run midway through the third quarter, turning a 66-63 edge into a 77-67 lead. Johnson and Castle combined for nine of those points.
| Team | 3-PT FG | FG% | Key Run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spurs | 4-25 | – | 11-4 3rd Q |
| Lakers | – | – | – |
Key Takeaways
- Spurs move into second place in the Western Conference despite icy outside shooting
- Dončić’s triple-double extends his career total to 86, good for seventh all-time
- San Antonio’s balanced scoring saw five players reach double digits
- Lakers’ injury woes derail a three-game winning streak
San Antonio heads to Boston on Saturday, while the Lakers host Milwaukee Friday night.
