The Sports Report: Lakers hold off Spurs to win

The Sports Report: Lakers Hold Off Spurs to Win

Game Highlights

The Lakers nearly lost their lead late in the game, but Luka Doncic’s impressive performance propelled them to victory over the Spurs. Doncic scored 35 points, along with 13 assists and nine rebounds, securing the Lakers’ fifth consecutive win with a final score of 118-116 on Wednesday night.

Game Atmosphere and Key Moments

Broderick Turner reported from Crypto.com Arena that the excitement surrounding the game was fueled by generational talents Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama. Even some members of the World Series champion Dodgers attended to watch the showdown. However, the game was marred by frequent fouls, including Doncic picking up his fifth foul in the fourth quarter and Wembanyama eventually fouling out.

“Doncic produced 35 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds in leading the Lakers to their fifth straight win with a 118-116 victory over the Spurs on Wednesday night.”

Late in the game, the Lakers committed a critical turnover, giving the Spurs an opportunity to tie the score, but they managed to maintain their lead until the final buzzer.

Dodgers’ Future Plans

Jack Harris shared updates on the Dodgers, who are already preparing for a potential World Series three-peat next season. The team is in the process of building a roster to achieve this goal. The core players such as Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith will continue to lead the offense, while pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow are expected to be key figures in the rotation.

“The Dodgers wasted no time this week setting their sights on a potential World Series three-peat for next season.”

Summary

Luka Doncic’s standout performance led the Lakers to a narrow win over the Spurs amid a game filled with fouls, while the Dodgers plan to maintain their core lineup for a strong push at another World Series title.

Los Angeles Times — 2025-11-06