Well, it wasn’t exactly pretty, but the Los Angeles Lakers got a much-needed victory over the San Antonio Spurs, 113-104.
Los Angeles shot just 44.4 percent overall and 30.3 percent from 3-point range while committing 19 turnovers. It also allowed the Spurs to grab 17 offensive rebounds, which led to 18 second-chance points.
But some components of the Lakers’ defense did well, holding San Antonio to 37.7 percent shooting, and they did manage to capitalize by scoring 29 fast-break points. After looking sluggish through the first three quarters, they outscored the Spurs by 10 in the final frame to ensure victory.
It was Anthony Davis’ first game back in over a month from a stress injury in his right foot. This was also the Lakers debut of forward Rui Hachimura, whom they acquired in a trade with the Washington Wizards on Monday.