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LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 117-99 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. While Davis scored 19 points and 14 rebounds, James added a triple-double with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. The highlight of the match came from the battle between Davis and Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama. Although Wembanyama put up an impressive 20 points and 10 rebounds, it was the Lakers’ experienced duo that proved too much for the young Spurs side.

The LA Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs

In addition to the stunning performances from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, rookie Dalton Knecht scored 20 points, including four three-pointers, to help the Lakers end their three-game losing streak. D’Angelo Russell played aggressively on offense and finished with 17 points and five assists in the game. Los Angeles built a 15-point lead in the first half, but San Antonio closed the gap to eight before Austin Reaves hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer. With that, the Spurs pushed the Lakers ahead 58-47 at halftime. Spurs guard Devin Vassell returned from a five-game injury absence and contributed 14 points in the loss.

Max Christie had valuable contributions off the bench with 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and a block. Rui Hachimura added 16 points, five rebounds, two assists and a block. The Lakers struggled at first, but found their footing in the game when Dalton Knecht hit double figures. Victor Wembanyama started strong for the Spurs with a block on Anthony Davis and a three-pointer. Davis dominated the boards and secured six of the Lakers’ 12 rebounds. By the end of the first, the Lakers had a nine-point lead.
The Lakers maintained their dominance into the second quarter. D’Angelo Russell tallied 11 points, nearly perfect from the field. He hit his second three-pointer, extending the lead to fourteen, but San Antonio’s defense tightened and closed the gap to eight. The Lakers responded by forcing contested shots, and Austin Reaves hit a buzzer-beating corner 3-pointer, cutting LA’s lead to 11 at halftime.
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The Spurs started the final quarter with a layup, but D’Angelo Russell answered with another three-pointer. Furthermore, Julian Champagnie set up San Antonio for a three to cut the lead to 10. Austin Reaves hit a crucial three to extend the Lakers’ lead. James and Davis came even stronger in the fourth, and Dalton Knecht added five quick points, pushing the lead to 19. Ultimately, the Lakers secured the win.