Spurs, Lakers and NBA Cup
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Follow along with live updates around NBA action on Saturday Dec. 20 with key games, moments and highlights from 10-game schedule.
Despite some complaints about the trio sharing similar strengths, especially driving to the basket, that was no problem against a defense as inept as the Lakers’ (naturally with the help of some immaculate screens from Luke Kornet, perhaps his greatest attribute).
The Lakers trailed by as much as 24 points in the fourth quarter while losing to the Spurs in an NBA Cup quarterfinal game.
The Hornets knocked down a franchise record 24 three-pointers in a 133-126 win over the Hawks. Jalen Johnson had 43 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists in that defeat. The Pelicans, Trail Blazers and Mavericks all snagged overtime victories.
Dalton Knecht was dominant in his G League debut, finishing with 30 points and leading the South Bay Lakers to victory.