The Sports Report: Lakers hold off Spurs to win

The Sports Report: Lakers Hold Off Spurs to Win

Game Highlights at Crypto.com Arena

The Lakers secured a narrow 118-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, thanks to Luka Doncic’s impressive 35 points. The atmosphere was electric as fans witnessed a clash between generational talents Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyana. Several members of the World Series champion Dodgers attended the game, adding to the excitement.

Key Performances and Challenges

Despite numerous fouls disrupting the flow, including Doncic picking up his fifth foul in the fourth quarter and Wembanyama fouling out, the game remained intense. Doncic nearly achieved a triple-double with 35 points, 13 assists, and nine rebounds, leading the Lakers to their fifth consecutive win.

The Lakers nearly lost their advantage late in the game due to a critical turnover, which allowed the Spurs an opportunity to tie the score, but ultimately, they held on.

Dodgers’ Outlook for Next Season

Meanwhile, the Dodgers are already focused on building a roster for a potential World Series three-peat in 2026. The team’s core—featuring Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith—will continue to lead the offense. Their pitching rotation is expected to be anchored by Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow.

From Broderick Turner: "The buzz inside Crypto.com Arena for the Lakers and San Antonio Spurs game was created because generational talents Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyana were performing."

From Jack Harris: "The Dodgers wasted no time this week setting their sights on a potential World Series three-peat for next season."

Author’s summary: Luka Doncic’s stellar performance leads the Lakers to a tight win over the Spurs amid strong competition and a strategic offseason outlook for the Dodgers begins.

Los Angeles Times — 2025-11-06