LeBron James recorded his sixth triple-double of the season to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 119-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. James contributed 16 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds, helping the Lakers end a three-game losing streak. The team's balanced performance featured seven players in double digits, with Dalton Knecht scoring 20 points and Anthony Davis adding 19.
Rookie Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 20 points, but his efforts couldn't prevent the team's four-game win streak from coming to an end. The loss was a tough blow for the Spurs, who had been on a strong run. In contrast, the Lakers' victory provided a much-needed boost after recent struggles.
Elsewhere, the Cleveland Cavaliers, leaders of the Eastern Conference, suffered their first home loss of the season in a 135-124 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks. Trae Young had an exceptional game, contributing 20 points and a career-high 22 assists, while De’Andre Hunter added 26 points. Young acknowledged the Hawks' inconsistency but highlighted their potential when playing at their best.
In other games, James Harden scored 43 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 121-96 win over the Washington Wizards, extending the Wizards' 13-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Golden State Warriors 105-101 in a close contest, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 35 points. The Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic's 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, triumphed 122-103 over the Utah Jazz.
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