Luka Doncic’s 35 Points Lead Lakers to a Dramatic Win Over Spurs
The Los Angeles Lakers surged to victory with a 21–10 run to close the game, overcoming a nine-point deficit midway through the fourth quarter. Luka Doncic shone once again, contributing 35 points, 13 assists, nine rebounds, and five steals as the Lakers narrowly defeated the San Antonio Spurs 118–116 on Wednesday night, marking their fifth consecutive win.
Key Moments and Performances
- Luka Doncic scored eight points in the fourth quarter, including a vital go-ahead three-pointer with 2:31 remaining.
- Deandre Ayton supported with 22 points and 10 rebounds for Los Angeles.
- San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama led his team with 19 points and eight rebounds but fouled out with 1:39 left in the game.
- Stephon Castle and Jeremy Sochan each tallied 16 points as the Spurs suffered their second loss after opening the season 5–0.
Final Moments
“San Antonio still had a chance to steal the win in the final seconds after Marcus Smart committed an inbound violation following Kelly Olynyk’s putback with 1.2 seconds remaining.”
Justin Champagnie drew a foul trying to tip in the Spurs’ inbound pass but missed the first free throw, and no one converted the second miss at the buzzer. The Lakers' defense held San Antonio without a field goal for nearly four and a half minutes late in the game, shifting momentum decisively.
Game Dynamics
Despite a shooting slump, with Doncic making only 9 of 27 field goal attempts, his playmaking and clutch scoring were crucial in this foul-laden match, which saw Harrison Barnes and Jeremy Sochan fouling out in the fourth quarter.
Summary: Luka Doncic’s all-around brilliance anchored the Lakers’ comeback, securing a narrow win through decisive plays and key defensive stands in the game's final minutes.
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