Spurs vs Lakers
Wed, Jan 7
Final
Spurs
Spurs
(25 - 11)
107
-
91
Lakers
Lakers
(23 - 11)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spurs | 26 | 22 | 31 | 28 | 107 |
| Lakers | 23 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 91 |
Venue: Frost Bank Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Keldon Johnson
SAS | #3 | F/G
27
6
0
Luka DonÄiÄ
LAL | #77 | F/G
38
10
10
Smart Game Analysis
San Antonio Spurs has a 65% chance of winning the game
Despite the Lakers' recent momentum, the Spurs are strong home favorites due to a massive rebounding advantage and significant injuries to Los Angeles' supporting cast.
Key Analysis
- • The Lakers are missing key starters Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, which severely limits their perimeter scoring and wing depth.
- • San Antonio dominates the glass, ranking 2nd in the NBA in rebounding (46.5 per game) compared to the Lakers' 26th rank (41.2).
- • The Spurs are listed as 7.5-point favorites, indicating oddsmakers expect them to snap their two-game losing streak at home.
- • Los Angeles struggles to space the floor, ranking 25th in the league in three-pointers made per game.
- • Victor Wembanyama's elite rim protection will force the Lakers' interior-heavy offense into difficult shots.
- • To pull off the upset, the Lakers must force turnovers and capitalize on transition opportunities to negate the rebounding disparity.
