Lakers Look To Keep On The Right Track After First Win
The San Antonio Spurs play host to the Los Angeles Lakers at AT&T Center on Tuesday evening.

The Lakers (1-2) are coming off their first win of the season. After starting, 0-2, they managed a solid comeback win at home over the Grizzlies on Sunday. The Lakers led by six points at halftime, but the Grizzlies came out strong in the third and claimed a three-point lead heading into the final frame. The Lakers pulled it together in the fourth, where they outscored the visitors, 34-28, to squeeze out the much-needed win. The contest marked a milestone for Carmelo Anthony as he poured in a team-high 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting, including 6-of-8 from deep, to move up to ninth on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Anthony Davis added 22 points, while Russell Westbrook totaled 13 points, 13 assists, seven rebounds and four steals. The Lakers will look to remain on the right track, as they get set for their first road games of the season, with a two-game trip.

Meanwhile, the Spurs (1-2) started their season with a home win over the Magic, but they have since dropped two straight, one in Denver, followed by a home loss against the Bucks on Saturday. Keldon Johnson has been the most solid contributor for the young Spurs' squad so far, averaging 20.7 points on 56 percent shooting, over the first three games. Dejounte Murray is averaging 13.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 2.3 steals, while Derrick White is averaging 15.3 points, 6.7 assists, 2.7 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 1.0 blocks, per game. The Spurs are averaging 110.0 points per game, on 49 percent shooting, but they are holding opponents to an average of 106.7 points per game, on 48 percent shooting. They face a tough opponent in the Lakers on Tuesday, but they will certainly be motivated to make an impression against the star-studded lineup.
Posted on: 10/25/2021 11:17 AM