Overview
- Keldon Johnson scored 27 points off the bench and Victor Wembanyama posted 16 points and 14 rebounds as San Antonio controlled the paint and bench scoring in the win.
- Luka Dončić had 38 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for Los Angeles, but seven turnovers and limited help — with only Jake LaRavia (16) and Jaxson Hayes (10) in double figures — undercut his output.
- The Lakers shot 39.5% from the field and 23.1% from three and were outscored 66-40 in the paint, ending their three-game winning streak.
- LeBron James was ruled out with left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica and has said his availability for back-to-backs is TBD; he and Rui Hachimura are listed as questionable for Friday vs. the Bucks.
- Postgame video showed Jarred Vanderbilt striking Jeremy Sochan during a confrontation, an incident that could draw league review.