The Sports Report: Lakers Hold Off Spurs to Win
The Lakers nearly let the game slip away in the final moments, but Luka Doncic’s 35-point performance guided them to a narrow 118–116 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, marking their fifth consecutive victory.
From Broderick Turner: "The buzz inside Crypto.com Arena for the Lakers and San Antonio Spurs game was created because generational talents Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama were performing. It was a show that even several members of the World Series champion Dodgers were on hand to watch."
Despite the excitement, the matchup turned messy due to frequent foul calls. Doncic accumulated five fouls by the fourth quarter, while Wembanyama eventually fouled out, leaving both stars visibly frustrated. Even so, Doncic closed the game with an impressive stat line of 35 points, 13 assists, and 9 rebounds.
The Lakers survived a critical late turnover that nearly cost them the lead, giving the Spurs one last chance to even the score, but they held firm in the final seconds.
Dodgers Eye Another Championship Run
From Jack Harris: "The Dodgers wasted no time this week setting their sights on a potential World Series three-peat for next season. Now, they embark on the winter-long process of building a roster capable of doing it."
The defending World Series champions begin their offseason plans with confidence. The core lineup for 2026 is expected to remain intact, featuring Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith as the offensive backbone, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow lead the pitching rotation.
Author’s Summary
The Lakers edge past the Spurs in a spirited duel led by Doncic, while the Dodgers start preparing for a historic third straight World Series title run.
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