NBA regular season: Lakers host Spurs. The Spurs took control early in the first quarter, quickly building a double-digit lead. Luka Dončić carried the Lakers single-handedly, narrowing the gap to just 3 points heading into the second quarter. The second quarter featured back-and-forth action with the score tightly contested. At halftime, the Spurs trailed the Lakers by 1 point. The Spurs accelerated their offensive tempo in the second half, but the Lakers finally woke up in the fourth quarter and mounted a fierce comeback. Ultimately, the Lakers prevailed 118-116 over the Spurs, extending their winning streak to five games.

Luka Doncic: 35 points, 9 rebounds, 13 assists Deandre Ayton: 22 points, 10 rebounds Rui Hachimura: 15 points Marcus Smart: 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists For the Spurs: Victor Wembanyama 19 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists; Jeremy Sochan 16 points; Julian Champagnie 14 points, 7 rebounds; Stephon Castle 16 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals; Devin Vassell 15 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists.