Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama gets dunk highlight, but team loses to Lakers
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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama made a highlight dunk during the team’s two-point loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.
Spurs were on the offensive when Wembanyama received a pass from the corner with about 8 minutes left in the second quarter. He faked and moved around the Lakers defender. The 6-foot-4 center made a dribble and jumped on Bronny James.
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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (left) dunks while Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
James made the mistake of disputing the shot. In the air, Wembanyama wrapped his arms around LeBron James’ son and made an easy dunk.
Los Angeles’ 118-116 win against the newly-started Western Conference team was one of the most important moments of the night. Wembanyama played with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists, but the night belonged to the Lakers. Wembanyama fouled out late in the game.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (left) attempts to pass the ball while San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Spurs had a chance to tie the game or take the lead. Marcus Smart committed a field violation after Kelly Olynyk’s layup with 1.2 seconds left in the game. Julian Champagnie was fouled while trying to contest Jake LaRavia’s tipped pass.
Champagnie missed a free throw attempt on the front end. Then, after a deliberate miss on the second attempt, no one could make the final move to put the ball into the net.
Luka Doncic was the top scorer with 35 points, 13 assists and 9 rebounds. DeAndre Ayton added 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura celebrates after San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie misses a free throw with the Lakers ahead by two points and less than a second during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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The Lakers trailed 106-97 with more than 4 minutes left in the game. Los Angeles won its fifth straight game.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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