The Los Angeles Lakers continued their strong push in the Western Conference playoff race with a dominant 125-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. Despite missing LeBron James, the Lakers leaned on Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves to deliver an impressive win.

Luka Dončić Nears Triple-Double Despite Shooting Struggles

Luka Dončić may have had an off-night shooting (5-of-20 from the field), but he still made a huge impact, finishing with 21 points, 14 assists, and nine rebounds. His playmaking kept the Lakers vs Spurs matchup in control as he orchestrated the offense brilliantly.

“It wasn’t my best night offensively, but we stayed locked in as a team and got the job done,” Dončić said postgame.

Austin Reaves Shines with 30 Points

With LeBron James sidelined, Austin Reaves took over, dropping a game-high 30 points. He delivered multiple clutch plays, including a step-back jumper that had James cheering from the sidelines.

Jordan Goodwin and Dorian Finney-Smith added 15 points each, playing crucial roles in securing the Lakers’ win.

San Antonio Spurs Struggle Without Key Players

The San Antonio Spurs struggled without star rookie Victor Wembanyama, who was ruled out for the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder. Additionally, De’Aaron Fox is out for the season with a finger injury, further dampening the Spurs’ playoff hopes.

Stephon Castle led the team with 23 points and eight rebounds, while Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan contributed 17 and 15 points, respectively. However, the Spurs couldn’t keep up with the Lakers’ pace and have now lost 11 of their last 16 games, dropping to 28-39.

Lakers Playoff Push Heats Up

With this win, the Lakers improved to 42-25, keeping pace in the tight Western Conference standings. They now sit just one game behind the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets, battling for the No. 2 seed. However, a poor finish could drop them to as low as the fifth or sixth seed.

Up next, the Lakers face the Nuggets on Wednesday in a crucial matchup, where Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray may return after missing Denver’s previous game.

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Where to Watch Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs

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