The San Antonio Spurs (16-7) take on the Los Angeles Lakers (17-6) in a marquee Western Conference showdown on Thursday, December 10, 2025. This matchup features Victor Wembanyama’s explosive sophomore campaign against a Lakers squad anchored by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, both chasing milestone seasons. With the Lakers holding a slim edge in the Pacific Division and the Spurs surging as a surprise contender in the Southwest, expect a physical battle emphasizing paint dominance and transition play. The game tips off at Crypto.com Arena, where the Lakers have been nearly unbeatable (10-1 home record). Broadcast coverage is on TNT and Spectrum SportsNet.
Venue Location
Crypto.com Arena
1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
The Lakers’ iconic downtown venue seats 19,067 and has hosted electric atmospheres this season, with LA averaging 114.2 points at home while opponents shoot just 43.8% from the field inside its raucous confines.
Tipoff: 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. PT local time)
This primetime slot highlights the star power, following a light Wednesday slate and setting up a potential back-to-back for the Spurs heading into their December 12 tilt vs. Denver.
Injury Report
Injuries have thinned both benches, but key starters are available. Updates as of December 9, 2025:
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury | Est. Return |
| San Antonio Spurs | Tre Jones | G | Out | Left ankle sprain | Dec. 15 |
| San Antonio Spurs | Julian Champagnie | F | Questionable | Right shoulder contusion | Dec. 10 |
| San Antonio Spurs | Charles Bassey | C | Out | Left knee soreness | Dec. 20 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Gabe Vincent | G | Out | Left oblique strain | Jan. 5 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Maxi Kleber | F | Out | Right Achilles tendinopathy | Dec. 18 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Jaxson Hayes | C | Questionable | Right foot sprain | Dec. 10 |
Key notes: Spurs point guard Tre Jones’ absence (averaging 10.2 APG) forces Stephon Castle into extended minutes, potentially exposing San Antonio’s backcourt depth. For LA, LeBron James (mild calf tightness) and Anthony Davis (rest day management) are both probable after practicing fully on December 9. Wembanyama (no injury concerns) logged a triple-double in his last outing, while the Lakers’ frontcourt gets a lift if Hayes returns, easing the load on Davis (12.8 RPG).
Player Matchups
The game’s narrative revolves around generational bigs and veteran savvy vs. youthful athleticism. LA’s elite defense (3rd in opponent FG% at 44.2%) will test the Spurs’ spacing.
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs, 24.1 PPG, 11.2 RPG, 3.8 BPG) vs. Anthony Davis (Lakers, 25.6 PPG, 12.4 RPG, 2.3 BPG): The centerpiece duel—Wemby’s unicorn length (7’4″ wingspan) challenges AD’s power (58.7% FG). Wembanyama has 4.2 blocks per game vs. top-10 defenses, but Davis owns the paint (holds opponents to 48.2% at the rim). In their last meeting, AD edged out a 28-14 double-double.
De’Aaron Fox (Spurs, acquired via trade, 22.7 PPG, 7.1 APG) vs. Austin Reaves (Lakers, 15.8 PPG, 6.2 APG): Fox’s speed in transition (1.4 SPG) meets Reaves’ off-ball movement (42.1% 3PT). With Jones out, Fox’s playmaking becomes crucial, but Reaves has thrived in pick-and-rolls with LeBron (8.3 APG combined).
Devin Vassell (Spurs, 19.3 PPG, 39.8% 3PT) vs. LeBron James (Lakers, 24.9 PPG, 7.8 APG): Vassell’s perimeter shooting tests LeBron’s help defense (1.2 SPG at age 41). James, chasing 40,000 career points (nearing 39,800), has averaged 27.4 PPG vs. San Antonio lifetime, but Vassell held him to 22 on efficient 8-15 shooting in November.
Keldon Johnson (Spurs, 16.8 PPG off bench) vs. Rui Hachimura (Lakers, 13.2 PPG, 6.1 RPG): Wing scoring battle. Johnson’s physicality (4.3 RPG) clashes with Hachimura’s versatility (35.6% 3PT), especially in small-ball lineups.
Stephon Castle (Spurs rookie, 12.4 PPG, 2.1 SPG) vs. D’Angelo Russell (Lakers, 18.1 PPG, 6.5 APG): Rookie poise vs. veteran shot-creation. Castle’s defense could rattle D-Lo (turnover-prone at 2.8 per game), but Russell’s pull-up game (37.2% 3PT) exploits switches.
Bench energy from Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt (defensive pest) vs. Spurs’ Harrison Barnes could swing momentum.
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away | ATS Record | Over/Under Record |
| San Antonio Spurs | 16-7 (.696) | 9-2 Home / 7-5 Away | 14-9-0 | 13-10 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 17-6 (.739) | 10-1 Home / 7-5 Away | 12-10-1 | 11-12-1 |
The Lakers lead the West by half a game over Oklahoma City, boasting a +6.8 net rating. Spurs rank 5th in the conference, with Wembanyama anchoring the league’s top-3 block rate (6.2 per game team-wide).
Recent Team Forms
Both teams are hot, but LA’s home dominance gives them the edge. Spurs have won 4 of 5, showing growth.
San Antonio Spurs (4-1 in last 5; 8-2 in last 10):
Dec. 7: W 112-105 vs. Memphis Grizzlies (Wembanyama: 29 PTS, 15 REB, 5 BLK; +12 rebound edge)
Dec. 4: W 118-110 @ Portland Trail Blazers (Fox: 28 PTS, 9 AST; Spurs 48.2% 3PT)
Dec. 1: L 99-108 @ Denver Nuggets (Vassell: 24 PTS; cold shooting: 41.5% FG)
Nov. 28: W 115-102 vs. Houston Rockets (Wemby triple-double: 22-12-10)
Nov. 25: W 120-113 @ Utah Jazz (Castle: 18 PTS, 4 STL off bench)
San Antonio’s defense has clamped down (holding foes to 104.3 PPG in wins), but road turnover issues (15.2 per game away) loom large.
Los Angeles Lakers (3-2 in last 5; 7-3 in last 10):
Dec. 8: W 126-115 vs. Chicago Bulls (LeBron: 32 PTS, 8 AST; Davis: 25 PTS, 14 REB)
Dec. 5: L 109-118 @ Golden State Warriors (Russell: 21 PTS; Lakers outrebounded 52-41)
Dec. 2: W 122-108 vs. Sacramento Kings (AD: 30 PTS, 4 BLK; +18 fast-break points)
Nov. 29: W 114-105 @ Phoenix Suns (Reaves: 27 PTS off bench)
Nov. 26: L 112-119 vs. Denver Nuggets (James: 25 PTS, 10 REB; foul trouble for Davis)
LA has won 6 straight home games, averaging 120.4 points, but losses highlight vulnerabilities to 3-point volume (opponents 37.8% in defeats).
Series History
The Lakers hold a commanding all-time edge (232-121), but the Spurs have flipped the script recently, winning 5 of the last 8 meetings. Games trend competitive, with an average margin of 7.2 points.
| Date | Result | Score | Key Stat |
| Nov. 15, 2025 | Spurs Win | SAS 118-112 LAL | Wembanyama: 31 PTS, 13 REB; Lakers: 18 TO |
| Apr. 7, 2025 | Lakers Win | LAL 115-109 SAS | Davis: 28 PTS, 11 REB; Spurs: 42.1% 3PT |
| Jan. 21, 2025 | Lakers Win | LAL 121-108 SAS | LeBron: 35 PTS, triple-double |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | Spurs Win | SAS 113-104 LAL | Fox: 26 PTS; +10 rebound margin |
| Oct. 25, 2024 | Lakers Win | LAL 119-110 SAS | AD: 27 PTS, 5 BLK |
San Antonio is 3-2 SU in the last five at LA but 1-4 ATS as road underdogs.
Betting Trends
Spread Trends: Lakers 7-2 ATS as home favorites of 5-7 points; Spurs 9-3 ATS in last 12 road games and 6-2 as dogs of 4-7.
Total Trends: 11 of LA’s 23 games hit over (47.8%); Spurs overs in 13 of 23. H2H: 7 of last 10 overs, averaging 230.1 points.
Moneyline Trends: Lakers 14-3 SU as favorites; Spurs 7-3 SU as underdogs.
Game Odds
San Antonio Spurs 237.5
Los Angeles Lakers – 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, December 9, 2025
