Overview
- Dončić delivered 35 points, 13 assists, 9 rebounds, five steals and two blocks in a narrow victory over San Antonio at Crypto.com Arena.
- Rui Hachimura and coach JJ Redick highlighted his engagement on that end, with Redick pointing to fourth‑quarter stops as the deciding factor.
- Marcus Smart reacted to Dončić’s five steals and two blocks with a playful “DPOY” nod, underscoring how unusual the defensive line was for him.
- After slimming down in the offseason, Dončić is posting a career‑high 2.0 steals per game as Los Angeles rides a five‑game win streak to 7‑2.
- Victor Wembanyama was held to 19 points and 8 rebounds in the matchup, yet coverage still frames him as an early Defensive Player of the Year favorite, with Dončić expressing strong respect for his game.