The Los Angeles Lakers host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday at 10 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, so YouTube TV subscribers will need an alternative streaming service to watch.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — "Deandre Ayton had 29 points, 10 rebounds and three blocked shots against his former team, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-115 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night."
"Rui Hachimura added 28 points for the Lakers, who were missing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves after both played the night before in a 130-120 victory over Miami."
Nick Smith Jr., on a two-way deal, scored two 3-pointers to help the Lakers pull away in the final minutes and finished with 25 points. For the Trail Blazers, Deni Avdija scored 33 points, ending their three-game winning streak.
The Lakers continue to impress despite missing key players, while fans can catch today’s Spurs vs. Lakers game on ESPN and various streaming platforms.