SAN ANTONIO — The Lakers ’ banner for the NBA in-season tournament will be a permanent reminder of what they accomplished last weekend in Las Vegas. The bill for the energy the Lakers expended in the in-season tournament came due, the physical and mental costs on full display in a 129-115 loss to the Spurs. Anthony Davis didn’t play because of a combination of problems — the nagging hip issues and a recently rolled ankle among them. And after they host the Knicks during Monday’s in-season tournament championship celebration, the Lakers play three more road games. During that stretch, he had the Lakers’ biggest highlight play, a high-arcing step-back corner three over Victor Wembanyama.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 16, 2023 04:02 UTC