Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The San Antonio Spurs face a challenging matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, with some key players potentially returning to the lineup.

Spurs’ Recent Performance and Injuries

The Spurs’ strong 5-0 start took a hit after a 116-97 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Aside from being outplayed by a short-handed Suns team, the Spurs lost Dylan Harper to a calf strain, which is expected to keep him out for a couple of weeks.

However, the Spurs might get a boost as Jeremy Sochan, Kelly Olynyk, and Lindy Waters III are all listed as questionable for the upcoming game. De’Aaron Fox and Luke Kornet remain sidelined along with Harper, significantly reducing San Antonio's depth.

Lakers’ Current Form and Key Players

The Lakers enter the game on a four-game winning streak despite missing several key players. LeBron James has yet to play this season. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have also missed time, though Doncic is confirmed to play, while Reaves is questionable.

Both Doncic and Reaves are having standout seasons:

Luka Doncic averages 41.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game.
Austin Reaves contributes 31.3 points and 9.3 assists per game.

Their performances have propelled the Lakers’ offense to rank among the NBA’s top 10.

“They’ve driven the Lakers’ offense to a top-10 rating in the NBA.”

Significance of the Matchup

The Spurs will need to maximize every available player as they try to recover from recent setbacks, especially facing an energized Lakers team performing well even without some star players.

Author’s summary: The Spurs seek to regain momentum against a strong Lakers team, relying on returning players amid injuries, while the Lakers thrive thanks to standout performances from Doncic and Reaves.

Pounding The Rock — 2025-11-05