In a significant turnaround, the San Antonio Spurs snapped an 18-game losing streak with a decisive 129-115 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers. Devin Vassell played a pivotal role in the Spurs’ success, delivering an impressive performance with 36 points. Victor Wembanyama also made a significant impact, contributing 13 points and securing a remarkable 15 rebounds.

LeBron James returned to the Lakers’ lineup after missing the previous game with a bruised left calf, posting 23 points and 10 rebounds. However, the Lakers were without key players, including Anthony Davis (hip injury), D’Angelo Russell (migraine), and Cam Reddish (right knee soreness).

San Antonio quickly established a double-digit lead, soaring to a 49-24 advantage early in the second quarter, fueled by Doug McDermott’s three-pointer. Although the Lakers staged a comeback, cutting the deficit to 66-62 by halftime, the Spurs remained resilient.

The game saw an impressive scoring effort from Austin Reaves, who notched 22 points for the Lakers, complemented by Rui Hachimura’s 20-point contribution. Despite the Lakers’ attempts to narrow the gap, the Spurs maintained control, securing their first victory since November 2.

Christian Wood played a key role in the Lakers’ resurgence, participating in an 8-0 run that brought the score to 88-80 with four minutes left in the third quarter. However, the Spurs weathered the Lakers’ comeback attempts and secured a much-needed win, ending their franchise-record 18-game losing streak.