Keldon Johnson had 27 points, Victor Wembanyama added 16 points and 14 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame 38 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists from Luka Doncic to beat the Los Angeles Laker

Basketball fans, brace yourselves for a thrilling clash as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the San Antonio Spurs on January 7, 2026. The Spurs, boasting a better win rate, host the Lakers at the Frost Bank Center.

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James played 33 minutes and scored 30 points during the Lakers' game Tuesday night. The 41-year-old said afterwards that at his age, his status for every back-to-back is "TBD." Per ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Lakers coach JJ Redick told reporters that James' left foot was bothering him after playing Tuesday.

Jeremy Sochan downplayed the on-court incident he had with Jarred Vanderbilt immediately after the San Antonio Spurs' 107-91 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.

Luka Doncic tries to will team to victory with 38 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, but Lakers fall to Spurs.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt and San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan went at it on Wednesday.

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The Los Angeles Lakers face the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 (1/7/26) at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.