US EditionLakers play the Spurs, aim for 4th straight victory
Lakers aim to extend their three-game win streak despite multiple injuries, facing Spurs who lead the Western Conference in scoring with 119.3 points per game.
- On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers seek a fourth straight win against the Spurs in San Antonio at 9:30 p.m. EST.
- The Lakers enter the game with multiple players sidelined, including Gabe Vincent day-to-day while Austin Reaves, Adou Thiero and Rui Hachimura are out, and the Spurs are without Devin Vassell.
- Averaging 114.1 points, the Los Angeles Lakers rely on 48.7% field-goal shooting and a defense allowing 116.9 points with opponents shooting 48.6%.
- A 132-119 Spurs win on Dec. 11 gives San Antonio the recent head-to-head advantage, with San Antonio 14-9 against Western Conference opponents and the Lakers 18-8 in conference play.
- Individual form matters, with LeBron James shooting 51.2% and averaging 21.7 points, while Luka Doncic led a game with 35 points, and Victor Wembanyama averages 19.0 points over the last 10 games with De'Aaron Fox shooting 47.1%.
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Victor Wembanyama’s status in flux as Spurs tangle with Lakers
Star Victor Wembanyama has been a supporting player and then a scratch in the San Antonio Spurs' first two games against the Los Angeles Lakers this season.Will he even be able to play in the third meeting as Spurs host the Lakers on Wednesday as both teams return to the court for games on back-to-back nights?The Spurs and Lakers split their first two contests this season, both in Los Angeles. Wembanyama fouled out after a 19-point performance i…
Spurs, Lakers clash in star-powered matchup
Two of the NBA’s top powerhouses will battle it out on Wednesday night, with the winner taking sole possession of second place in the Western Conference. The Los Angeles Lakers (23-11) are entering San Antonio riding a three-game win streak, while the Spurs (25-11) have lost two consecutive games. Catch all the action on Sportsnet or Sportsnet+ at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT. However, a bright spot for the Spurs is that franchise player Victor Wem…
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