LOS ANGELES: Kawhi Leonard poured in 31 points in just three quarters as the San Antonio Spurs dominated in every facet of play Thursday (Friday in Manila) with a emphatic 134-94 blowout of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers were led Thursday by Julius Randle’s 22 points, but the rest of Los Angeles’ starters managed just 20 total points. Season-high totalIt was the first time he scored more than 25 points since January 10 against the Los Angeles Clippers. The five players (two guards and three frontcourt players) with the best score in each conference will be named NBA All-Star Game starters. Voting concludes on January 16 and the starters for the February 19 All-Star Game in New Orleans will be announced on January 19.

Source: Manila Times January 13, 2017 10:46 UTC