In a crucial NBA Western Conference game on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers, who lead the Pacific, will square off against the San Antonio Spurs, who lead the Southwest Division. Los Angeles lost to Oklahoma City 119-110 on Monday, while San Antonio defeated the Dallas Mavericks 138-125 on Saturday.
Tuesday's home game against the San Antonio Spurs (36-16) will be the Lakers' return to action after their Monday loss to the Thunder. This is this season's last game between the teams. Now, they seem prepared to face each other.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs - When and where to watch the game
The Los Angeles Lakers vs. the San Antonio Spurs match is set to tip off on Tuesday, February 10, at 10:30 p.m. ET or 7:30 p.m. PT at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NBA TV will telecast the entire match. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match online.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs - Expected Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Lakers
PG Luke Kennard
SG Austin Reaves
SF Marcus Smart
PF
LeBron JamesC Deandre Ayton
San Antonio Spurs
PG De'Aaron Fox
SG Stephon Castle
SF Devin Vassell
PF Julian Champagnie
C Victor Wembanyama
Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs - Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers
- Adou Thiero- Out (Recalled from the G League)
- Luka Doncic- Out (Hamstring)
San Antonio Spurs
- Lindy Waters III- Out (Knee)
- David Jones Garcia- Out (Underwent ankle surgery Wednesday and will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season)
Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs - Game Prediction
The Lakers' matchup with the Spurs on Tuesday may be the most difficult one of the season. On the second night of a back-to-back, they take on the Western Conference's second-best club, who are healthy and have already defeated the purple and gold twice this season.
The Lakers reduced Wembanyama's output in their one victory over the Spurs this season.
In the same game, Deandre Ayton outplayed Wemby. Additionally, an in-form Luka Doncic is expected to lead the squad together with LeBron James and Austin Reeves. The Lakers have managed to stay above the competition and in the postseason picture, but they have fallen short of expectations.
Meanwhile, the Spurs, who have won four straight while establishing an offensive rhythm that eluded them for a large portion of January, will be making their third trip to the Staples Center this season. Now, they are all set for a last face off.