The Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs game will be played on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 10:30 PM ET, at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers are currently sixth in the Western Conference with a 20-16 record. They’ve lost their last two games, including a 97-118 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in their most recent outing.
The Spurs sit at 10th in the West with an 18-19 record and are on a three-game skid, their latest defeat being a 105-121 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Lakers have won both games with the Spurs this season, first winning 120-115 on November 15 and then 119-101 on November 27. The Lakers lead the regular season series 97-93 over the Spurs.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs: Prediction
The Lakers are averaging 111.8 points per game this season, ranking 15th in the league, but they’re also giving up 114 points per game, which places them 19th. Their rebounding is a struggle, as they’re grabbing only 41.4 boards per game (4th worst), although they do manage to hold opponents to 44.3 rebounds per game, ranking 18th in that category. In terms of three-pointers, the Lakers make 11.9 per game (fifth-worst in the league) with a shooting percentage of 35.4%, putting them 18th overall for 3-point efficiency.
The Spurs are putting up 111.3 points per game, just slightly behind the Lakers, while allowing 111.8 points, making them 18th on offense and 13th on defense. The Spurs excel in rebounding, ranking 5th in the NBA with 45.8 boards per game, but they struggle defensively, allowing 45.7 rebounds per game, which is 25th. San Antonio makes 13.7 three-pointers per game (13th in the NBA) but shoots at a 34.2% rate, which is 23rd in the league for 3-point percentage.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Los Angeles Lakers
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PG Austin Reaves
SG Max Christie
SF Rui Hachimura
PF Dorian Finney-Smith
C Jaxson Hayes
San Antonio Spurs
PG Chris Paul
SG Devin Vassell
SF Harrison Barnes
PF Keldon Johnson
C Victor Wembanyama
Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs: Injuries Update
Jarred Vanderbilt of the Lakers is out with a knee injury, while LeBron James, Cameron Reddish, and Anthony Davis are all listed as questionable. James is dealing with a foot issue, Reddish has a back problem, and Davis is struggling with foot concerns. Also, Christian Wood is out with a knee injury, and Jalen Hood-Schifino is sidelined due to a hamstring issue.
The Spurs have only one player on their injury report, Jeremy Sochan, who is questionable with a back problem.
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