Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers
After a strong 5-0 start, the San Antonio Spurs faced their first setback with a 116-97 loss to the Phoenix Suns last Sunday. That defeat not only disrupted the team’s momentum but also resulted in a calf strain injury to Dylan Harper, sidelining him for a few weeks.
The upcoming away game against the Los Angeles Lakers offers San Antonio a chance to recover their rhythm, potentially with reinforcements returning to the lineup. The team updated the injury statuses of key players Jeremy Sochan, Kelly Olynyk, and Lindy Waters III, who are all listed as questionable for Wednesday night’s game. De’Aaron Fox and Luke Kornet remain unavailable, joining Harper on the injured list. With several absences, depth has become an urgent concern for the Spurs.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles continues to perform well despite its own lineup challenges. The Lakers are riding a four-game winning streak, much of it earned with a short-handed roster.
“LeBron James has yet to suit up this season. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have both missed time.”
Doncic is set to return on Wednesday and is currently averaging 41.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 8.3 assists. Reaves, who is questionable to play, has been delivering 31.3 points and 9.3 assists per game. Their performance has powered the Lakers’ offense into the league’s top ten.
Author’s Summary
The Spurs look to rebound from their first loss of the season as key players near return, while the resurgent Lakers thrive despite key absences.