The Los Angeles Lakers will face the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday at 10 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, so YouTube TV users will need an alternative service to tune in.
“Deandre Ayton had 29 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocked shots against his former team, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 123–115 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.”
Rui Hachimura added 28 points for the Lakers, who were without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, both resting after a win over Miami the previous night. Nick Smith Jr., on a two-way contract, made two crucial three-pointers in the final minutes and finished with 25 points. Deni Avdija led Portland with 33 points, ending the Blazers' three-game winning streak.
The Lakers host the Spurs at crypto.com Arena after a strong win over Portland, looking to extend their form in a nationally televised ESPN matchup.