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The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 107–91 on January 7 at Frost Bank Center, holding the visitors well below the Vegas total of 233.5 points in a defensive showcase. K. Johnson led the Spurs with 27 points while V. Wembanyama added 16, as San Antonio shot 48.8 percent from the field and controlled the glass with 50 rebounds against 45 for Los Angeles. Despite L. Dončić's team-high 38 points for the Lakers, he received minimal support—J. LaRavia contributed 16 points as Los Angeles managed only a 39.5 field-goal percentage and committed 17 turnovers. The Spurs' third quarter proved decisive, outscoring the Lakers 31–25 to build separation, while San Antonio's suffocating defense held an offensive rating of just 88.6 against Los Angeles's 106.7. The hosts' 10 steals and balanced attack through 24 assists underscored their execution, and the 16-point margin reflected a complete performance that saw San Antonio control tempo and limit three-point opportunities—the Lakers made 9 threes compared to the Spurs' 4. This win solidifies San Antonio's defensive identity as they continue climbing the Western Conference standings.
