LAKERS at SPURS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 7, 2026

Beautiful Tuesday night, San Antonio, Texas. What a matchup between these two teams. Not far from the River Walker at the Frosch Bank Center with a team with a third best record. It's their home court, playing against a team with a fourth best record in the NBA. And of course, here in San Antonio, they love them some Wemby. And Victor Wembenyama will be playing back-to-back games after missing two games last week. Going up against Luka Dantic, he's playing back-to-back games as well, but he's not going to have LeBron James and Austin Reeves with him tonight. Well, the Spurs, show you how good the Spurs are. Wembenyama can't even break into the starting lineup. So Luke Cornett getting another start. They've been bringing him off the bench. Meanwhile, Jared Vanderbilt getting a start with LeBron James sitting out on the back-to-back. And there's Cornett, who's turned into one of the big acquisitions. Talk about a perfect backup in a perfect spot. So these two teams ready to face off for the third time this season. The first two meetings were in L.A. They split the first two. The bizarre part about it, the Lakers won when they didn't have LeBron or Reeves. The Spurs won when they didn't have Wemby. So what can we draw from those two games? Absolutely nothing. And we'll see tonight. Here on this Wednesday night, you guys didn't even jump all over me when I said welcome to Tuesday night San Antonio. Very disappointed. We were gonna let you have one early, that's all. We believe in self-correction, Mike, around here. Both teams, though, did play last night. This'll be a fun matchup. Castle, who's just a terrific young defensive player against Dodgich. And Dodgich gets his first bucket, coming off well-defended by Cornett. Castle to Barnes. Barnes sidesteps, gets inside. Beautiful move from the veteran. And the Spurs back up, too. Dodgich, again, to Aiton. This time, Aiton able to fake. On that offensive end, because there's a shooter on the floor. And bigs need to be alert longer when you play with Luka Dodgich, because he hits you with the late find. Great job by Aiton, but the Spurs come right back. Staten Island, New York. Dodgich creates some space, finds a room, and knocks down his second field goal. More zone defense from the Lakers. Champagny gets in the paint, floats it up, rattles around, and drops through. Champagny already with Swick. Lakers right up there in free throw attempts per game. Nice move from Marcus Smart. Just cool. Last couple of years with injuries and the like. Off the miss, Dodgich the other way. Dodgich throws it up, and Connett. Beautiful pass from Luka Dodgich. That's gotta feel good for Connett. With their experience and the way they're playing, that is not the point. This has been a very sloppy game, both sides to start. Castle goes in strong. Moravia with the two fouls. Seth Castle, five early points. Harper guarding Dodgich. Harper, another talented young defender. Dodgich inside, blocked by Wendy. Picked up by Vincent. Inside, Dodgich. And fouled from behind. Dodgich with the board. Pass and finish. Luka Dodgich to Jackson Hayes. Two points, Spurs lead. Just under three and a half to go in the opening period. And the first field goal for Lemon. He loves to operate there. Ball can be batted into the backcourt after that. Dodgich nails that one. Luka Dodgich, his first three. Young talent. A lot of high draft picks over the last few years. Actually starting to play better. And now you bring in true box office power and star power in Trae Young. And Trae Young was number five. And as Richard said, Young and Dodgich were traded for each other. Sohan lines that up and knocks it down. Jeremy Sohan with the three. Sohan right up into him. Hayes sets the screen. Dodgich. Draws another foul. Banks at home and one. I don't know if you want to annoy him. Not like that. Fox looking to push. Good transition defense from the Lakers. Champenny. Can't hit the three. Kelvin Johnson the rebound and put back. That's what he does best. And the Lakers, we talk about their offensive struggles. Richard, you knew that with Mr. Jason Kidd when you played. You gotta keep your head on the swivel at all times. Webinyama gets inside. Just overwhelms Nick Smith. No help came. And an easy bucket. Shot clock at six. Bryant, little hesitation move. Goes inside. Left-handed. Banks it in. This kid's gonna be good. You see flashes of a really talented basketball player. Smith to Smart. Smart drives. Gets inside. Flips a clock by Webinyama. Boy, his athleticism all over. Dodgich. Laredia knocks down the three. And a timeout call by Mitch Johnson. Back up top. Dodgich gets away from Johnson. Whips a pass at the corner. Laredia is open. Nails a three. What a pass from Dodgich for his sixth assist. And all created because of his pass. Fox picking up Dodgich. Pass between the legs inside. Aiton lays it up and gets it a go. DeAndre Aiton with the fox. Lines it up. Can't hit. Dodgich the rebound. Pass deflected by Webinyama. Harrison Barnes goes right at Aiton. Sidestep layup. Got it. Harper to Johnson. Johnson goes right at Laredia. Feels the body. Flips it up and in. And Kelton Johnson, he is a very strong guard. There's not a lot of guys with his body type out there that can move the way he can. Oh, Dodgich, not a lot can do that. As he flips it up and in. Luka Dodgich having it. David, we've seen him adjust to so many players. And I think Luka is no different. He knows how to adjust to greatness. Coast to coast, nobody stops and plays it up and in. Now tight. Johnson. Inside. Banks it home and a foul. There's the force of Kelton Johnson. No, I would agree. Close this year, 79.9 coming in, but he's never hit 80 for a season. Kelton Johnson, powerful down low. Banks home. Spart up top. Dodgich back in the game. Goes down a lane. That hesitation finds Hayes. Hayes flips it up and in. What I was talking about earlier, if you're a big. Complete control on the offensive end. Kelton Johnson with the slam. Kelton Johnson off the bench. 11 points in 11 minutes. Off the turnover, Fox Barnes. Johnson tries a three-pointer, gets one to go. Kelton Johnson, 14 points. Dodgich just maneuvers easily and scores. He just makes it look so easy. It is. And without Wimby in the game. For a lot of other reasons. This is a really good roster with a lot of good players. Well, you wonder about, as you see De'Aaron Fox knock it down. This team matches up so well against the likes of the defending champions. So when you see them against the Lakers, the wing defenders are all over the place, as you see right there. Fox goes inside. Luckily, JJ's so calm. Barnes with his second foul on that. Dodgich kicks it out. Vanderbilt tries a three. Comes up short, but nice follow. Lorabia comes in for the offensive board and put back. Dodgich, offensive brilliance in the first two quarters, and then turns it over. Good anticipation from Castle. Fox inside, lays it up and in. Sets, fires, hits a three. 27 for Dodgich. And we're 2 and 1. Dodgich using an eight screen. Finds Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt down the lane. Running layup is good. Vanderbilt with a deflection and a steal. He's got one man to beat, but it's Cornette inside. Lays it up and in. Dodgich doubled. Finds Aiton. Poked away by Castle. Champagny and Wimanyama. Alley-oop inside. Beautiful pass. Fox lays it up. JJ Reddick said, that take is so old that everybody's ever played centers at it. Champagny gets inside. Centers, as Reddick said, it's a combination and he's got to be more active in looking for it. They have to be more active in looking for him. Oh, nice floater from Dodgich. Fox to Johnson. Johnson goes right into Laravia. Almost took it away. Beautiful pass from Fox and Castle lays it up and in. Timeout, Lakers. Can I give you guys an even more interesting stat than those wins? I'll tell you if it's more interesting. Go ahead. OK, well, the Lakers have eight assists and Luka Dodgich. He's only taken five shots in his 14 minutes. Laravia on the spin. Finds eight and blocked by Wimanyama. That's number four. Kelvin Johnson had a great first half. Goes right at Gabe Vincent. Lays it up and in. Seven of eight from the field. 16 points for Kelvin Johnson. Kelvin Johnson had a great first half. Goes right at Gabe Vincent. Lays it up and in. Seven. Now guarding Kelvin Johnson. Harrison Barnes gets inside. Lost a hand, but it goes to Johnson. Johnson fires away and hits a three. 19 points in 19 minutes, and he's 42% from after all this season, despite his ability to score in the paint. And Jackson Hayes comes right back. Spurs up a dozen as we approach three left here in the third. Dodgich gets inside. Back shot's good. 31 now. But then it shows there's not a lot of playmaking once he gets off the ball. Luke Cornett with the floater. Five points, five more. Largest lead of the night. Dodgich draws the foul, rattles it in. Castle doesn't like the call. I'll continue to stay together, continue to talk on defense and communicate. And I think we'll be in a good position to win. Kelvin, good luck. Thank you. Thank you, boss. I appreciate it. Mike, thank you, boss, he says to George. Fox. Shot clock winding down. Wemby throws it up, banks it in. I do love the move, but I wasn't trying to do that. Hayes gets inside, flips it up and in. Wanted a foul, and did it right over Wemby. And double figures for Jackson Hayes off the bench. Fox goes right at Smith and scores quickly. And double figures for Jackson Hayes off the bench. Fox goes right at Smith and scores quickly. Fox, Sawhan off the bounce. Sawhan gets inside, and Wemby in one motion throws it down. Nick Smith, short. Fox pushing ahead to Harper. Harper goes inside and throws it down. Terrific advance pass from Fox. And the lead goes back up 87. Harper misses. Aiton couldn't grab it. Champagny can't get it in. Wemby, Yama comes flying in. Beautiful pass, Doncic, Laravia inside, reverse. What a gorgeous bounce pass. And a quick timeout from Mitch Johnson. Doncic goes right at Sawhan. Falling away, shot is good. It's 35 now for Doncic to go with nine assists, nine rebounds. And it's still just a nine-point game. Part of it is the Spurs shooting three of 23 from three-point range, make it four of 24. Game shooting those numbers, but they're back up by 12. Vincent from the corner. He answers with a three. Second three-pointer for game five on the 24. Merlin Johnson gets in the paint. Shoots over eight and shot is good. Kelvin Johnson once again, nine of 11 from the field. You can't get two on the ball with Luka and end up with a Vanderbilt three off of one pass. And Castle gets an easy bucket right there. As we hit the five-minute mark. Doncic, foul, shot's good, and one. Chance for a three-point play. Wemby, Yama being guarded by Doncic. Castle kicks it out. Kelvin Johnson across the lane, throws it up and in. What a game for Kelvin Johnson. He's got 20 just under four and a half to play. Aiton picks up Castle helping him out. Castle gets inside and squeezes it in off the glass. Crafty move from Castle. He's got it. Marcus Smart leans in, finds Aiton. Aiton hesitant, but then puts it up and in. Just his presence, as soon as you see him there. Smart finds Laravia. Vanderbilt looking for Doncic. Laravia knocks down that three-pointer. It's backmarked. Wemby showing his ball handling. Drives, pulls up, jump shot, he banks it in. And it's back up to a dozen. They shoot four for 25 from three. They've got a chance for another double-figure victory. And then Yama stumbles a bit and still comes up. Jump shot, nice soft punch goes. Kelvin Johnson goes in and finishes off a great night for him. J.J. Reddick calls a timeout. Kelvin Johnson with 27 points off the bench. Spurs on their way to a victory at home. They have so much talent. This is a team that I think can make a very, very big run come postseason. Through Timmy, fires away, and that'll do it. When I spoke to Kelvin at the end of the third quarter, he said, if you guys play your brand of basketball, you will win this game. This is a franchise that has won more wins than any team since 2000. What is the brand of basketball for this team now? I mean, our brand of basketball is sharing the ball, taking advantage of each and everybody's strengths, you know, and helping with the weaknesses. And really, it's an effort-based game, you know. We do the invisible work, so we know our teammates are gonna do it. How do you feel now playing a back-to-back coming off your injury? I feel pretty good. You know, man, I'm ready to go, but they have to hold me back sometimes, because otherwise I just go crazy. Well, it's funny. Your coach said that that was the challenge, is holding you back. How difficult is that? To hold me back? Yeah. Mentally, I don't know. You should ask the training staff. I think it's hard. All right, and finally, what do you got in store for the Jackals with your drum tradition? What are we gonna do? Yeah, we're gonna do it right now. You wanna watch? Yeah, let's watch it. Taking a major step this year. And these guys really, really like each other. They've got that same kind of chemistry that OKC has going on. The tradition. Hanging the drum after another victory. Kelvin Johnson should definitely be the one leading the way. Johnson with nine to seize tonight. 27 points in 28 minutes. That's the section here that's known as the Jackals. They have fallen in love with these San Antonio Spurs, and visions once again of an NBA championship.