San Antonio Spurs vs LA Lakers Game Player Stats and Box Scores for February 23, 2024

The San Antonio Spurs and LA Lakers met for the third and final time this season on Friday. San Antonio lost the first battle (122-119) before stunning LA in the rematch (129-115) to tie the series. The third matchup marked the first time LeBron James and Anthony Davis were on the floor together against Victor Wembanyama.

"Wemby" came off the blocks playing like he had something to prove to the superstars across the floor from him. In the first quarter alone, he had 16 points, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks. He became the first player in 28 years to put up those numbers in one quarter.

Still, the Lakers had a 30-26 lead behind James and Davis combining for 14 points. LA started sending double teams to the Frenchman to contain his sizzling-hot start.

The LA Lakers bucked Victor Wembanyama's near-flawless performance. D'Angelo Russell, James and Davis continued piling on the points in the second quarter. The Spurs were promptly in trouble once the rookie was given a breather.

With a little help from Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson, the Spurs managed to keep the Lakers within sight. Anthony Davis' free throw made it 66-59 despite LeBron James playing only 16 minutes in the first half.

The young San Antonio Spurs battled the veteran LA Lakers to a standstill in the third quarter. Victor Wembanyama significantly slowed down on offense but his impact on defense and playmaking was just as important. Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham and Zach Collins had their moments.

With improved support, the Spurs stubbornly kept the Lakers from running away. The game headed into the fourth quarter with LA holding a 97-90 advantage. Anthony Davis was LA's best player while LeBron James slowly heated up.

James, who nursed a foot injury, saved his best for last. The San Antonio Spurs continued to play well but the four-time MVP, alongside Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura, kept their opponents at arm's length.

San Antonio had a late flurry but the LA Lakers held them off for a 123-118 victory. It was a bit uncomfortable for the home team but it emerged with a hard-earned win.

The Spurs' loss did not diminish Victor Wembanyama's incredible night. It seems like he is setting a record every time he steps on the floor. San Antonio will be a tough team to beat once he figures everything out and he gets the right support.

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San Antonio Spurs vs LA Lakers game player stats and box scores

San Antonio Spurs game player stats

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Julian Champagnie	7	4	5	1	0	0	2-7	1-5	2-4	+9
Jeremy Sochan	15	13	5	2	0	3	7-16	1-6	0-0	-10
Victor Wembanyama	27	10	8	5	5	2	7-16	3-8	10-11	0
Tre Jones	8	3	4	1	1	0	3-6	2-2	0-0	-11
Devin Vassell	10	3	3	0	0	2	3-15	2-5	2-2	-11
Zach Collins	14	3	0	0	0	2	6-8	2-2	0-0	-5
Sandro Mamukelashvili	0	2	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	+7
Cedi Osman	2	2	4	0	0	1	1-2	0-1	0-0	-2
Keldon Johnson	14	2	3	0	0	3	5-9	1-3	3-4	-13
Malaki Branham	17	2	1	0	0	0	6-14	3-5	2-2	+3
Blake Wesley	4	3	0	0	0	1	2-3	0-1	0-0	+8
Devonte' Graham	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

LA Lakers game player stats

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Anthony Davis	28	13	0	1	0	1	10-14	0-1	8-10	+10
Rui Hachimura	17	7	0	2	1	1	7-11	3-4	0-0	+2
LeBron James	30	7	9	1	0	2	13-22	2-3	2-2	+21
D'Angelo Russell	22	3	6	1	0	1	8-18	3-7	2-5	-3
Austin Reaves	10	5	9	0	2	5	4-12	2-5	0-0	+1
Taurean Prince	5	4	3	1	0	2	2-6	1-3	0-1	+1
Max Lewis	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-4
Jaxson Hayes	8	4	0	1	0	0	4-5	0-1	0-0	-5
Spencer Dinwiddie	0	1	1	0	o	0	0-6	0-3	0-0	+21
Dylan Windler	0	0	0	0	o	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-4
Max Christie	3	2	0	0	1	0	1-1	0-0	1-2	-11
Jalen Hood-Schifino	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-4