Los Angeles Lakers (6-11) captain LeBron James finally returned to the court last night for the Lakers' victory over the San Antonio Spurs (6-14). Just a day later, a rematch is on the way with the Lakers looking to repeat their success tonight in Texas.
For the Spurs, this is a quick turnaround on potentially getting some revenge against the LA outfit, or suffering a second straight loss to the same team in a 24-hour span. The Spurs also fell to the Lakers on November 20, making this game a must-win both to help get back on track this season and to avoid a trilogy of defeats to their Californian rivals.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs Match Details
Fixture: Lakers @ Spurs
Date & Time: Saturday, November 26, 08:10 p.m. ET
Venue: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas
Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
On the Lakers' front, power forward Cole Swider is out tonight due to a foot injury. While not injured, point guard Patrick Beverley will miss tonight due to being suspended earlier this week following a physical altercation during the Phoenix Suns game.
On the Spurs' end, shooting guard Josh Richardson is questionable due to an ankle injury. Small forward Doug McDermott is in a similar situation due to an ankle issue as well. Shooting guard Blake Wesley is not expected to play again this year due to a knee injury.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs Betting Odds & Spreads
Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs Starting 5s
Lakers - PG: Dennis Schroder, SG: Lonnie Walker, SF: Troy Brown, PF: LeBron James, C: Anthony Davis
Spurs - PG: Tre Jones, SG: Devin Vassell, SF: Keldon Johnson, PF: Jeremy Sochan, C: Jakob Poeltl
Lakers vs. Spurs Betting Prediction
The Lakers have already defeated the Spurs twice in the past week. With LeBron James back in action and the team's general dominance of the San Antonio outfit, this looks like a logical win for the LA crew. A win here will help the Lakers further bounce back from their defeat against the Suns earlier this week.
For the San Antonio Spurs, their weak defense has cost them time and time again this season. Based on last night's setback and the 123-92 thrashing they endured last week against the Lakers, they're in for more of the same trouble tonight.
Prediction: Lakers -3 (-110)
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