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Dončić Lifts Short-Handed Lakers Past Spurs as Wembanyama Fouls Out

Cautious management of Austin Reaves' groin has the Lakers leaning on Luka Dončić during a crowded injury stretch.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James wears the Arizona Wildcats jersey of his son Bryce James (6)
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Nov 5, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) moves the ball against San Antonio Spurs guard Jordan McLaughlin (0) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Golden State Warriors in the first half of a preseason NBA game at Chase Center on October 05, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Los Angeles rallied from a 106–97 deficit to beat San Antonio 118–116, with Luka Dončić posting 35 points, 13 assists, nine rebounds and five steals despite 9-of-27 shooting.
  • Victor Wembanyama finished with 19 points and eight rebounds before fouling out in the final minutes, a turning point that preceded the Lakers’ go-ahead surge.
  • Austin Reaves (right groin soreness) missed his second straight game, and coach JJ Redick called his status "TBD" for Saturday’s road-trip opener in Atlanta as the team takes a cautious approach.
  • The game was heavily officiated with 66 fouls and 84 free throws, and L.A. escaped after a late Marcus Smart inbound violation when Julian Champagnie missed free throws with 0.2 seconds left.
  • The Lakers improved to 7–2 with a fifth consecutive win while LeBron James remains out with sciatica; Deandre Ayton added 22 points and 10 rebounds ahead of a five-game trip.