Lakers 118, Spurs 116: Postgame Reactions
The San Antonio Spurs suffered a narrow defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers, marking their second consecutive loss. The Spurs currently hold a 5-2 record and are preparing to host the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
Game Overview
Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 19 points, eight rebounds, and one block but fouled out during the fourth quarter. The game featured a total of 66 fouls between both teams. Besides Wembanyama, Harrison Barnes and Jeremy Sochan also fouled out.
- Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes each scored 14 points.
- Devin Vassell contributed 15 points, Keldon Johnson had 12, and Stephon Castle added 16.
- Jeremy Sochan, returning to action, scored 16 points on 6-7 shooting.
Player and Coach Comments
"I think the attention and detail and some of the decision making and discipline just has to improve. I thought at the end they actually were a little bit more locked in, I guess. But we still had some real punishable miscues that really put us in a bind there that didn't make them earn some points. We put them on the foul line and just breakdowns."
"He'll (Wembanyama) be fine. We need to get in the ball in better spots. We need to get to our starting spots earlier."
Upcoming
The Spurs aim to bounce back and improve their discipline as they prepare for their next game against the Rockets.
Summary: The Spurs fell short against the Lakers due to costly fouls and lapses in discipline despite strong performances from key players, signaling a need for focus ahead of their next matchup.