Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs head to Crypto.com Arena to face Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. San Antonio arrives after their first loss this season, falling 130-118 to the Phoenix Suns in a defensive lapse.
The Spurs have the league's best defense, allowing just 108.2 points per game, and hold the second-best defensive rating of 108.2. However, against the Suns they conceded 58.2% shooting from the field and 57.6% from beyond the arc. Wembanyama struggled offensively, scoring only nine points while adding nine rebounds and four blocks.
The Lakers have been a surprise with a 6-2 record despite missing LeBron James all season. Luka Doncic has also missed four games, yet the team has won four straight. Their latest win was a 123-115 road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, where DeAndre Ayton scored 29 points against his former team.
“This is a great NBA Basketball matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.”
Author's summary: This NBA clash between the Spurs' top defense and the rising Lakers, missing key stars, promises an exciting game worth watching live.