Luka Doncic’s 35 Points Propel Lakers to Dramatic Victory Over Spurs
The Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 118–116 on Wednesday night, marking their fifth consecutive win. The comeback was powered by a 21–10 run to close the game, as reported by News.Az citing ESPN.
Standout Performances
- Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 35 points, 13 assists, nine rebounds, and five steals, including a key go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:31 remaining in the game.
- Deandre Ayton contributed a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
On the Spurs' side, Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds before fouling out with under two minutes left. Stephon Castle and Jeremy Sochan each added 16 points.
Key Moments in the Final Seconds
San Antonio had a chance to win in the final seconds after Marcus Smart committed an inbound violation following Kelly Olynyk’s putback with 1.2 seconds left. In the final play, Justin Champagnie was fouled while attempting to tip in the Spurs’ inbound pass but missed his first free throw. The second missed free throw was not converted before time expired.
"Despite shooting just 9-for-27 from the field, Doncic’s playmaking and clutch scoring proved decisive in a foul-heavy contest that saw both Harrison Barnes and Sochan foul out in the fourth quarter."
Los Angeles also held San Antonio scoreless from the field for nearly four and a half minutes late in the game, swinging momentum firmly in their favor.
Series Context
The Spurs dropped their second consecutive game after a strong 5–0 start to the season.
"Luka Doncic hit eight points in the fourth quarter, including a crucial go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:31 left."
Overall, the Lakers’ resilience and Doncic’s leadership secured a tightly contested victory.
Author’s summary: Luka Doncic’s versatile performance and late-game leadership fueled the Lakers’ comeback win over the Spurs, extending their winning streak to five games.