The Lakers were back in action in a Sunday matinee and welcomed the San Antonio Spurs (4-9), whom they previously defeated in overtime 125-121 on Oct. 26. Much like their first meeting, today’s game ended with the Lake Show (8-6) coming out on top, 114-106.
The big story of the afternoon was the return of Talen Horton-Tucker. The 20-year-old sensation had missed the first 13 games of the season following surgery on his right thumb to repair the ulnar collateral ligament.
Frank Vogel announced pregame that THT had earned a spot in the starting five, emphasizing the team’s ‘need to shift a few things.