Luka Doncic Leads Lakers to Victory Over Spurs and Victor Wembanyama
Luka Doncic delivered an impressive performance with 35 points as the Los Angeles Lakers narrowly defeated Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 118–116 at home on Wednesday.
Doncic's All-Around Impact
Doncic recorded a near triple-double with 13 assists, nine rebounds, five steals, and two blocks, despite shooting just 33.3 percent from the field. His leadership helped the Lakers improve their record to 7-2 this season.
Fans praised Doncic's late-game three-pointer and his strong influence on both offense and defense without key teammates LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
Contributions from Lakers and Spurs Players
- Deandre Ayton scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
- Marcus Smart added 17 points.
- Bronny James contributed two points and one rebound in five minutes of play.
On the Spurs side, seven players scored in double digits, including all five starters. Wembanyama finished with 19 points, eight rebounds, and three assists, as San Antonio's record fell to 5-2.
Game Highlights
The game was closely fought, with Doncic leading the Lakers to a 60–59 halftime advantage thanks to 22 points in the first half. Wembanyama had scored seven points for the Spurs at that time.
The Spurs dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Lakers 37-28 to take a 96–88 lead going into the fourth quarter.
In the final moments, Doncic hit a crucial 25-foot step-back three-pointer, putting the Lakers ahead 113–112 with just over two and a half minutes left. However, a turnover by Marcus Smart on an inbound play with just over a second remaining gave the Spurs one last chance to win.
Summary
Luka Doncic's versatile and clutch play powered the Lakers past the Spurs in a tight contest, despite missing key teammates and tough late-game moments.