Despite snapping out of their offensive funk, the Spurs simply could not keep up with the Lakers and avenge the previous night’s defeat. San Antonio crossed the 130-point threshold for the second time this season but didn’t have the bodies to shut down their opponent’s attack at any point, and lost 142 -138 on a night in which Jakob Poeltl and Jeremy Sochan had to leave the game with injuries.
It was clear from the start that it was not going to be a defensive battle, as both teams scored in four consecutive trips down the court after an initial miss from Jeremy Sochan to open up the festivities.