In a thrilling contest, the Los Angeles Lakers (15-10) secured a hard-fought 122-119 win against the San Antonio Spurs (3-20), led by Anthony Davis’ outstanding performance with 37 points and 10 rebounds.
Despite missing LeBron James due to a left calf injury, the Lakers faced a resilient Spurs team fueled by the exceptional talents of rookie Victor Wembanyama.
The 7-foot-2 French prospect showcased his prowess with an impressive stat line, contributing 30 points, 13 rebounds, and six blocks. Notably, his late-game 3-pointer cut the Lakers’ lead to 115-110, adding to the excitement of the matchup.
In a post-game comment, Davis spoke highly of Wembanyama, acknowledging the immense pressure on the young player as the number one pick.
“I know he can play,” Davis said about Wembanyama after the game. “There’s a lot of pressure on him, number one pick. But he can play. He’s been struggling a little bit, but he showed up tonight. I think he had 30, hit two big threes, a couple of highlight plays, some tip dunks and things like that. Some good blocks. He’s one of them ones. Generational talent. It was fun going against him tonight.”
This season, Wembanyama, at the age of 19, has been a consistent force, averaging 19.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 3 blocks in 30.5 minutes per game. His performance against the Lakers further solidifies his potential as a rising star in the league.
