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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama put together a highlight-reel dunk during the team’s two-point loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.
Spurs were on the attack with about 8 minutes left in the second quarter when Wembanyama received a pass in the corner. He pumped and went around the Lakers’ defender. The 7-foot-3 center took a dribble and pounced on Bronny James.
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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, left, goes up for a dunk as Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
James made the mistake of trying to contest the shot. Wembanyama moved his arms around LeBron James’ son in the air and made the easy dunk.
It was one of the highlights of the night, as Los Angeles secured a 118-116 win against the emerging Western Conference team. Wembanyama had 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists, but the night belonged to the Lakers. Wembanyama failed late in the game.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, left, tries to pass as San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Spurs had a chance to equalize or take the lead at the end. Marcus Smart was fouled on a Kelly Olynyk layup with 1.2 seconds left in the game. Julian Champagnie made a foul as Jake LaRavia tried to contest a tip-in pass.
Champagnie missed a free throw attempt on the front end. Then there was no one who could make the last effort to tip the ball into the net on the targeted miss in the second attempt.
Luka Doncic led all scorers with 35 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds. DeAndre Ayton added 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura celebrates after San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie missed a free throw with the Lakers up by two points and under one second on the clock during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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The Lakers trailed 106-97 with more than 4 minutes to play. Los Angeles won its fifth game in a row.
