The San Antonio Spurs (28-38) are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers (41-25) in a matchup that highlights contrasting fortunes this season. The Lakers currently sit atop their division with a strong conference record of 28-13, riding a one-game winning streak. In contrast, the Spurs, positioned fourth in their division, have struggled with a conference record of 20-25 and are also on a one-game winning streak.
Key players for the Lakers include Luka Dončić, who leads the team with an average of 26.6 points per game, and Anthony Davis, who contributes significantly with 11.9 rebounds per game. The Spurs will be without their standout rookie Victor Wembanyama, who has averaged 24.3 points and 11 rebounds per game this season, as he is sidelined for the remainder of the season due to health issues. This game presents an opportunity for the Lakers to solidify their playoff positioning while the Spurs look to build momentum despite their challenges.
San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers Game Information
Game Date: March 17, 2025
Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Southwest, NBA League Pass Channel 9
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Los Angeles Lakers Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 41-25
Conference Record: 28-13
Division Record: 12-3
Streak: 1 win
San Antonio Spurs Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 28-38
Conference Record: 20-25
Division Record: 5-11
Streak: 1 win
Stat Leaders
Los Angeles Lakers (41-25, #1 in division)
Points Leader: Luka Dončić, 26.6 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Anthony Davis, 11.88 RPG
Assists Leader: LeBron James, 8.5 APG
Steals Leader: Luka Dončić, 1.86 SPG
Blocks Leader: Anthony Davis, 2.14 BPG
San Antonio Spurs (28-38, #4 in division)
Points Leader: Victor Wembanyama, 24.3 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Victor Wembanyama, 11 RPG
Assists Leader: Chris Paul, 7.8 APG
Steals Leader: De’Aaron Fox, 1.47 SPG
Blocks Leader: Victor Wembanyama, 3.83 BPG
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
LeBron James – Leg (Out) – Shams Charania of ESPN said Saturday (Mar. 15) on The Pat McAfee Show that James is expected to miss at least one more week.
Maxi Kleber – Foot (Out) – Kleber said on Tuesday (Feb. 4) that he will have his surgically repaired right foot re-evaluated in eight weeks, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic.
Trey Jemison III – Illness (Day To Day) – Jemison III did not play in Sunday’s (Mar. 16) game against the Suns.
Rui Hachimura – Knee (Day To Day) – Hachimura did not play in Sunday’s (Mar. 16) game against the Suns.
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
Charles Bassey – Knee (Day To Day) – Bassey did not play on Saturday’s (Mar. 15) game against the Pelicans and is considered week-to-week.
De’Aaron Fox – Hand (Out For Season) – The Spurs announced on Thursday (Mar. 13) that Fox will undergo season-ending surgery to repair tendon damage in his left pinkie finger.
Victor Wembanyama – Illness (Out For Season) – Wembanyama will not play for the remainder of the 2024-25 season due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
