The San Antonio Spurs finished their four-game Western Conference road trip with a resounding 138-110 triumph over the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers, giving the Staples Center a silent sendoff as their longtime rivals rebrand their home court to the Crypto.com Arena.
Keita Bates-Diop paced the Silver and Black with a career-high 30 points, as Derrick White scored 23 points and Lonnie Walker IV added 21 points off the bench. LeBron James led the Lakers with 36 points, nine boards, and six assists, closely followed by 30 points from Russell Westbrook.
Observations
- The officiating crew was a little generous towards the Lakers early in the first quarter, giving them the upper hand on a few consecutive calls.