LA Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction and Preview for 2025 NBA Summer League | July 8

LA Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction and Preview for 2025 NBA Summer League
LA Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction and Preview for 2025 NBA Summer League (Credits: Getty)

The LA Lakers will take on the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center for the California Classic NBA Summer League on Tuesday. Both teams have played two Summer League games so far, winning one each.

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The Lakers lost their first game on Saturday to the Golden State Warriors, 89-84. They took on the Miami Heat the next day and emerged victorious, winning 103-83. Meanwhile, the Spurs lost their first game against the Heat and won their second game against the Dubs.


LA Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs game details and odds

The Spurs-Lakers game will take place at Chase Center on Saturday. The game will go live at 10:00 p.m. ET. Fans can stream the contest via NBA League Pass or FuboTV.

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Moneyline: Lakers (-240) vs Spurs (+160)

Odds: Lakers (-4.5) vs. Spurs (+4.5)

Total (O/U): Lakers (o175.5 -110) vs. Spurs (u175.5 -110)

Editor's note: The odds could change closer to tipoff, as the odds listed were based on available information at the time of writing.


LA Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs preview

The Lakers dominated the Miami Heat during Sunday’s game, winning by 20 points. The team got solid contributions from Cole Swider (20 points, shooting 7-for-10), DJ Steward (14 points, shooting 6-for-9) and Darius Bazley (16 points and nine rebounds, shooting 4-for-6).

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Meanwhile, the Spurs enjoyed a burst of class from David Jones-Garcia, who finished with 25 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals. San Antonio defeated the Warriors, 90-88, without relying on Carter Bryant or Dylan Harper, their first-round picks from the 2025 draft.

While both teams have had impressive performances in the California Classic, the Lakers appear to have the upper hand in terms of the quality of their Summer League roster.

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LA Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Summer League roster

Here is a look at the Spurs and the Lakers’ summer league rosters ahead of their game on Saturday.

Lakers

Player

Position

Darius Bazley

Forward

RJ Davis

Forward

Eric Dixon

Forward

DaJuan Gordon

Guard

Bronny James

Guard

Trey Jemison Ill

Guard

TY Johnson

Guard

Arthur Kaluma

Forward

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Spurs

Player

Position

Malachi Flynn

Guard

Kyle Magnas

Guard

Jameer Nelson Jr.

Guard

Carter Bryant

Forward

David Duke Jr.

Guard

Dylan Harper

Guard

Harrison Ingram

Forward

Riley Minx

Guard

Player

Position

Malachi Flynn

Guard

Kyle Magnas

Guard

Jameer Nelson Jr.

Guard

Carter Bryant

Forward

David Duke Jr.

Guard

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LA Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs prediction

The Lakers are favorites to win Tuesday’s game vs. the San Antonio Spurs. The team has developed a reputation for finding diamonds in the rough and seems to have hit the mark with a few talents on their Summer League roster.

The Spurs will likely have a hard time if they choose to keep Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant benched for Tuesday’s game.

Our prediction: The Lakers to win

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