Doncic's Lakers Hold Off Wembanyama's Spurs
Luka Doncic outplayed Victor Wembanyama as the Los Angeles Lakers narrowly defeated the San Antonio Spurs 118-116 on Wednesday. The game marked the season's first highly anticipated duel between the two stars.
Game Highlights
- Doncic scored 35 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out 13 assists.
- He also contributed five steals and two blocks, leading the Lakers to victory at Crypto.com Arena.
- The win improved the Lakers' record to 7-2 while they await LeBron James' return from injury.
- Wembanyama led the Spurs with 19 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.
- Stephon Castle and Jeremy Sochan each added 16 points for San Antonio, with seven players reaching double figures.
- Wembanyama struggled with fouls throughout the game and fouled out with 1:40 remaining as the Spurs trailed 113-112.
- In the final moments, a Lakers' turnover gave the Spurs a chance to win, but San Antonio failed to score.
"They only lost one (other) game, so to come back, being with (Austin Reaves) and LeBron out, it's unbelievable," said Doncic.
Blazers Hand NBA Champions Their First Loss
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Author's Summary
Luka Doncic led the Lakers past the Spurs in a thrilling duel, while the Blazers ended the Thunder’s undefeated streak, showcasing early season NBA excitement.