In a nail-biting clash, the Los Angeles Lakers (15-10) narrowly escaped the San Antonio Spurs (3-20) with a 122-119 victory, extending the Spurs’ franchise-record losing streak to 18.
Anthony Davis led the charge for the Lakers with an impressive 37 points and 10 rebounds.
Despite missing LeBron James, sidelined due to a left calf injury, the Lakers faced a resilient Spurs team driven by rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama.
The 7-foot-2 French prospect showcased his talent with an outstanding performance, recording 30 points, 13 rebounds, and six blocks.
Keldon Johnson’s 28 points and Malaki Branham’s 16 contributed to the Spurs’ spirited effort.
San Antonio mounted a fierce comeback in the final quarter, outscoring the Lakers 45-30. Wembanyama’s exceptional skills and scoring prowess kept the Spurs in contention, making it a tense finish for the reigning NBA In-Season Tournament champions.
Wembanyama’s fouling out with 8.8 seconds remaining added drama to the closing moments, with the Lakers holding a slim 119-116 lead.
