STAT LEADERS Spurs: Points, Wembanyama (24.3 per game). Rebounds, Wembanyama (11.7). Assists, Castle (7.1). Steals, Fox (1.4). Blocks, Wembanyama (2.9). Lakers: Points, Doncic (35.0 per game). Rebounds, Doncic (9.2). Assists, Doncic (9.1). Steals, Smart (1.8). Blocks, Ayton (1.1).

Basketball fans, brace yourselves for a thrilling clash as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the San Antonio Spurs on January 7, 2026. The Spurs, boasting a better win rate, host the Lakers at the Frost Bank Center.

LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama are both dealing with injuries heading into Wednesday night's Lakers-Spurs clash.

• The Timberwolves, who will be coming off a Friday night game at Houston, are 4-2 this season on the second night of a back-to-back. One of those victories came Sunday against the Spurs, who were also playing for the second time in as many nights when they dropped a 104-103 decision at the Target Center.

The Lakers finished the night with a 107–91 loss to the Spurs as Keldon Johnson delivered a standout performance off the bench.

LeBron James has continued to operate as one of the Los Angeles Lakers ’ most impactful players, now in his eighth season with the franchise. As James’ career enters its final stages, the 41-year-old veteran superstar has nothing left to prove, even in Los Angeles.

Despite knocking off the Lakers after having lost four of their previous six games, Victor Wembanyama says it's not a reset for the Spurs.