Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs visit Crypto.com Arena to face Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers in a Wednesday night NBA game. San Antonio recently suffered their first loss of the season in a rare defensive lapse, falling 130-118 to the Phoenix Suns.
This season, the Spurs lead the NBA in defense, allowing only 108.2 points per game and holding the second-best defensive rating at 108.2. However, against the Suns, they allowed a high shooting percentage — 58.2% from the field and 57.6% from three-point range. Victor Wembanyama struggled, scoring just nine points, with nine rebounds and four blocks.
The Lakers have been a surprising strong team, compiling a 6-2 record without LeBron James playing in any game. Luka Doncic, another star, also missed four games, but the team won four straight contests. Their latest victory was a 123-115 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers, with DeAndre Ayton scoring 29 points against his former team.
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Author's summary: The Spurs face the Lakers in a must-watch NBA showdown, featuring top defense, key injuries, and strong performances from emerging stars on both sides.