The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their title defense in the Emirates NBA Cup on Friday night, hanging on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-115. As could be expected, it was an exceptional battle of the big men with Anthony Davis and Victor Wembanyama both shining for their respective teams.
In their first meeting of the season, Davis dropped 40 points to go along 12 rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks on 14-of-26 shooting. Wembanyama more than held his own with 28 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks on 12-of-25 shooting.