Luka Doncic Praised by NBA Fans After Making History as Lakers Beat Wemby, Spurs

Luka Doncic Leads Lakers to Victory Over Spurs

Luka Doncic scored 35 points as the Los Angeles Lakers narrowly defeated Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 118–116 at home on Wednesday. Doncic also contributed 13 assists, nine rebounds, five steals, and two blocks, shooting 33.3% from the field. This win improved the Lakers’ record to 7-2.

Doncic's Historic Season Performance

Doncic continued his remarkable start to the season, carrying much of the Lakers' offensive load in the absence of LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Fans praised his late-game three-pointer and strong impact on both offense and defense.

Supporting Lakers' Contributions

Spurs' Performance Highlights

Seven Spurs players reached double figures in scoring, including all five starters. Victor Wembanyama finished with 19 points, eight rebounds, and three assists, but the Spurs fell to a 5-2 record.

Key Moments of the Game

At halftime, the Lakers led 60–59, powered by Doncic's 22 first-half points. Wembanyama scored seven points for the Spurs during the first half. The Spurs then dominated a 37-point third quarter, leading 96–88 going into the fourth.

"Down the stretch, Doncic hit a 25-foot step-back three-pointer to give the Lakers a 113–112 lead with just over 2:30 remaining."

In the final moments, Marcus Smart's turnover on an inbound play with just over a second left gave the Spurs a final chance, but the Lakers held on to win.

Summary

Luka Doncic’s all-around brilliance propelled the Lakers to a tight win over the Spurs, showcasing his leadership without key teammates and solidifying his historic season start.

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