For San Antonio, the 138-143 in the offensive spectacle meant the eighth loss in a row in the North American professional basketball league. Keldon Johnson was the top pitcher with 26 points for the Texans visiting the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. On the Lakers side, LeBron James recorded a personal best of the season with 39 points. Among other things, the superstar converted seven out of twelve distance throws.
The Phoenix Suns, leaders of the Western Conference, celebrated their fourth straight win by beating the Utah Jazz 113-112. Center Deandre Ayton was the dominating man for the Arizona team with 29 points and 21 rebounds. Devin Booker contributed 27 points.
Saturday’s NBA result (local time): San Antonio Spurs (12 points, 9 rebounds in 9:47 minutes by Jakob Pöltl, who retired injured) – Los Angeles Lakers 138:143.
