The Sports Report: Lakers Hold Off Spurs to Win
The Lakers nearly lost their lead at the end, but Luka Doncic’s 35 points helped secure a win against the Spurs.
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By Broderick Turner: The matchup between the Lakers and San Antonio Spurs drew excitement mainly due to the presence of generational talents Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyana. The event even attracted several members of the World Series champion Dodgers.
However, the game was marred by numerous fouls. Doncic received his fifth foul in the fourth quarter, and Wembanyama eventually fouled out. Despite the disruptions, Doncic performed impressively, finishing with 35 points, 13 assists, and nine rebounds.
The Lakers claimed their fifth consecutive victory with a tight 118-116 result over the Spurs on Wednesday night, overcoming a costly turnover late in the game that allowed the Spurs a chance to even the score.
Dodgers Begin Building for a Three-Peat
By Jack Harris: The Dodgers are already focused on pursuing a three-peat in the next World Series season. Their offseason efforts will center on constructing a roster capable of achieving this goal.
- The core of the 2026 Dodgers will remain largely intact.
- Key offensive leaders include Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith.
- The pitching rotation will be anchored by Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow.
"The Dodgers wasted no time this week setting their sights on a potential World Series three-peat for next season."
This focus underlines their ambition to maintain dominance in the upcoming season.
Author’s Summary
Luka Doncic’s stellar performance led the Lakers to a close victory over the Spurs, while the Dodgers prepare strategically to defend their World Series title next season.
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