Luka Doncic’s 35 Points Power Lakers to Dramatic Win Over Spurs
The Los Angeles Lakers closed strong with a 21–10 run, overcoming a nine-point deficit midway through the fourth quarter, according to ESPN via News.Az. Luka Doncic led the charge once again, finishing with 35 points, 13 assists, nine rebounds, and five steals as the Lakers edged the San Antonio Spurs 118–116 on Wednesday night, earning their fifth consecutive victory.
San Antonio nearly snatched the game in the final moments after Marcus Smart’s inbound violation followed Kelly Olynyk’s crucial putback with just 1.2 seconds left.
Justin Champagnie drew a foul from Jake LaRavia while trying to tip in the Spurs’ inbound pass, but he missed his first free throw, and the team failed to convert the second at the buzzer.
Deandre Ayton delivered a strong performance for Los Angeles, adding 22 points and 10 rebounds. Doncic scored eight points in the final quarter, including a decisive three-pointer with 2:31 remaining that gave the Lakers the lead for good.
Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 19 points and eight rebounds before fouling out with 1:39 left. Stephon Castle and Jeremy Sochan each added 16 points as San Antonio suffered its second consecutive loss after starting the season 5–0.
The matchup was marked by heavy foul trouble — both Harrison Barnes and Sochan fouled out in the fourth quarter. Despite shooting just 9-for-27 from the field, Doncic’s playmaking and clutch presence sealed the win as Los Angeles held San Antonio without a field goal for more than four and a half minutes late in the game.
Author’s Summary
Doncic’s near triple-double and late-game heroics guided the Lakers past the Spurs 118–116, extending Los Angeles’ winning streak to five in a tense, foul-filled showdown.