Luka Doncic scored 35 points and LeBron James scored 19 points, but it wasn’t enough for the Los Angeles Lakers to beat the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup. Colin Cowherd asks if the Lakers’ lack of defense is holding them back.
December 11, 2025
Luka Doncic scored 35 points and LeBron James scored 19 points, but it wasn’t enough for the Los Angeles Lakers to beat the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup. Colin Cowherd asks if the Lakers’ lack of defense is holding them back.
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