Doncic's Lakers hold off Wembanyama's Spurs, Blazers silence Thunder

Doncic's Lakers Edge Wembanyama's Spurs, Blazers Halt Thunder

Luka Doncic shone brightest as the Los Angeles Lakers narrowly defeated the San Antonio Spurs 118–116 on Wednesday, while the Portland Trail Blazers stunned reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City to deliver their first loss of the season.

Doncic vs. Wembanyama: The Anticipated Duel

In their first highly awaited matchup of the season, Slovenian star Luka Doncic showcased his complete skill set with 35 points, nine rebounds, and 13 assists. He also contributed five steals and two blocks, guiding the Lakers to a tense victory at Crypto.com Arena. The win improved Los Angeles to a 7–2 record as they await the return of injured superstar LeBron James.

Wembanyama Leads Spurs Amid Foul Trouble

Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 19 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Stephon Castle and Jeremy Sochan added 16 points each as seven Spurs players reached double digits. Despite their balanced scoring, foul trouble plagued Wembanyama, who fouled out with 1:40 remaining and the Spurs trailing 113–112.

Chaotic Ending in Los Angeles

The Lakers were holding on to a 118–116 lead when a botched inbounds play gave the Spurs a final chance in the last seconds. However, San Antonio failed to convert, sealing the victory for Los Angeles.

“They only lost one other game, so to come back, being with Austin Reaves and LeBron out, it's unbelievable,” Doncic said.

Blazers Shock the Thunder

In Portland, the Trail Blazers mounted a strong rally to hand Oklahoma City its first defeat of the season, proving their resilience against the defending champions.

Author’s summary: Doncic’s all-around brilliance lifted the short-handed Lakers past San Antonio, while Portland ended Oklahoma City’s unbeaten run in a thrilling NBA night.

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RFI RFI — 2025-11-06

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