For a big majority of the evening it appeared as if the San Antonio Spurs had no hope in defeating the Los Angeles Lakers. With 11:26 left within the sport, the Spurs discovered themselves down 20. They’d lower that result in a basket, however couldn’t end the comeback in a 122-119 loss. They outscored the Lakers 45-30 within the fourth quarter. This marks the 18th straight loss for the Spurs.
Anthony Davis dominated the sport for the Lakers. He completed with 37 factors, 10 rebounds and 4 steals, together with a key steal within the again court docket that stopped the Spurs momentum late within the fourth. Victor Wembanyama had his second 30-point sport of his profession, placing up 30 factors, 13 rebounds, 6 blocks and a couple of steals.
The Spurs may have another probability to beat the Lakers at dwelling on Friday evening.
Observations
The Spurs couldn’t cease the Lakers on Wednesday evening. Simply when it appeared like they could go on a run, Los Angeles put collectively a number of scores to inflate the lead once more. The Lakers shot 53.8% from the sector and 40% from three. In addition they scored 62 factors within the paint.
San Antonio turned the ball over loads, particularly within the again court docket. They completed the sport with 17 turnovers, 14 of these coming off Lakers steals. The Spurs need to push the tempo and play an uptempo sport, however agains the Lakers they bought too sloppy. There’s a distinction between enjoying quick and enjoying rushed. Wednesday the Spurs appeared rushed.
Keldon Johnson deserves a variety of credit score for holding the Spurs afloat. He bought to the rim repeatedly on his strategy to a 28 level, 8 help efficiency. He was additionally 4-4 from three and hit some huge photographs down the stretch. Regardless of his defensive shortcomings, the wing performed a robust offensive sport.
