Lakers Edge Spurs 118-116 in Thrilling Finish
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers with an impressive stat line, scoring 35 points, handing out 13 assists, grabbing nine rebounds, and making five steals. The Lakers overcame a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter and secured their fifth straight win with a 118-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.
Late-Game Drama
The Lakers closed the game on a strong 21-10 run. However, the Spurs nearly forced overtime after Marcus Smart committed an inbound violation following Kelly Olynyk’s putback layup with just 1.2 seconds remaining. Julian Champagnie then drew a foul while attempting to tip in the Spurs' inbound pass but missed his first free throw. The buzzer sounded before anyone could recover the second miss.
Key Performances
- Deandre Ayton contributed 22 points and 10 rebounds, supporting the Lakers’ late rally.
- Luka Doncic scored eight points in the fourth quarter, including a clutch go-ahead three-pointer with 2:31 left.
- Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 19 points and eight rebounds before fouling out with 1:39 remaining.
- Stephon Castle and Jeremy Sochan each scored 16 points for San Antonio.
"Doncic had 35 points, 13 assists, nine rebounds and five steals, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter before surviving a frantic final second for their fifth consecutive victory, 118-116 over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night."
The Spurs have now dropped back-to-back games after starting the season 5-0, while the Lakers continue to build momentum.
Author's Summary
The Lakers’ resilience showed through a late rally powered by Luka Doncic’s all-around game, clinching a narrow win against the Spurs in a tense final second.
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