Davis Helps Lakers Overcome James’ Absence, Send Spurs to 18th Straight Loss

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) reacts as he scores over San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) and forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio on Dec. 13, 2023. Eric Gay/AP Photo

SAN ANTONIO—Anthony Davis had 37 points and 10 rebound and the Los Angeles Lakers held off Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio 122–119 on Wednesday night, Dec. 13, extending the Spurs’ franchise-record losing streak to 18.

The Lakers were without LeBron James, with the four-time MVP sitting out the first of two straight games in San Antonio because of left calf injury.