When the Spurs and Lakers squared off earlier this month, starting point guard Chris Paul reached a significant milestone, becoming just the third player in NBA history with 12,000 career assists.
The history-making assist came on a lob to center Victor Wembanyama, who paced the Spurs with 28 points in an intense 120-115 loss. Laker Anthony Davis led all scorers with a commanding 40 points, continuing his early season bid for league MVP.
After the game, Wembanyama reflected on recent matchups with the rival Lakers.
“I think as a team we all feel more in control of the situation,” the 7-foot-4 phenom told reporters. “Having less big up and downs. So, it’s not linear, but we’re getting better. Looking back a year from now, we just got much better. So, we’re trying to keep it that way.”
The teams are scheduled for a rematch this Wednesday, and it remains to be seen whether the Spurs can maintain that control.
With head coach Gregg Popovich recovering from a mild stroke and starting forward Jeremy Sochan rehabbing after surgery on his left thumb, injuries continue to impact the season in an unrelenting Western Conference.
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This article appears in Nov 13-26, 2024.