Lakers Fall to Spurs in First Game After Wildfire Postponements

San Antonio dominates fourth quarter as Los Angeles struggles in emotional return following devastating wildfires.

The Lakers returned to action after two postponed games due to wildfires that claimed at least 24 lives and destroyed thousands of structures in the Los Angeles area.
San Antonio Spurs secured a decisive 126-102 victory, with Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell, and Stephon Castle each scoring 23 points.
Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 30 points and 13 rebounds, while LeBron James contributed 18 points and eight assists in a losing effort.
The Spurs outscored the Lakers 25-9 in the first nine minutes of the fourth quarter, breaking open a game that was tied entering the period.
The Lakers honored Hall of Famer Michael Cooper by retiring his No. 21 jersey during a halftime ceremony.