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The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Los Angeles Lakers 136–108 on February 10 at Crypto.com Arena, delivering a decisive road victory behind Victor Wembanyama's 40-point performance and Chris Bryant's 16 points. San Antonio's offensive efficiency was suffocating, shooting 56.5 percent from the field and draining 13 three-pointers while committing just 12 turnovers against the Lakers' 18 miscues. The Spurs' defense was equally imposing, holding Los Angeles to 48.2 percent shooting and forcing seven steals; San Antonio's 128.3 offensive rating and 101.1 defensive rating underscored their control throughout. The game's tone was set early, with the Spurs' 47-point first quarter establishing a lead they never relinquished, and they coasted through the fourth with just 21 points while the Lakers managed 27. Luke Kennard and Damien Timme each scored 14 for Los Angeles, but the supporting cast offered little resistance as the Lakers recorded just 23 assists on 108 points. The Spurs' 45 rebounds and 34 assists showcased a balanced attack that overwhelmed a Lakers team that fell well short of the 226.5-point Vegas total. San Antonio's road performance positions them as a serious Western Conference threat as the season progresses.
