Published Dec 9, 4:17pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 9, 4:17pm ET
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One of the games on Wednesday's NBA slate features the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the San Antonio Spurs. Who has the edge in our Lakers vs Spurs pick?
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| Los Angeles Lakers | -4.5 (-110) |
| San Antonio Spurs | +4.5 (-110) |
After suffering a 21-point loss against the Celtics, Los Angeles rebounded with a 112-108 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
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The Lakers trailed by seven points at halftime. But a 34-24 edge in the third quarter helped them overcome the deficit before holding on for a four-point win.
Luka Doncic put up a team-high 31 points, along with 15 rebounds and 11 assists. LeBron James added 29 points on 12-for-17 shooting from the field. He also tallied seven rebounds and six assists.
The Spurs have won three of their previous four games, including a 135-132 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.
The Spurs held a 77-57 advantage at the break and appeared to be in control. However, New Orleans scored 45 points in the third quarter, flipping a 20-point deficit into a two-point lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Rookie Dylan Harper's floater and a pair of free throws from De'Aaron Fox gave San Antonio a three-point lead. The Pels had a chance to send the game into overtime, but Saddiq Bey's 3-point attempts was off the mark as the final buzzer sounded.
Harrison Barnes was one of seven players who reached double figures, finishing with 24 points. Harper led the second unit with 22 points and six assists in 26 minutes of action.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Los Angeles has won four of the last five meetings in this series, and is 5-1 in its previous six home outings against the Spurs. Based on the numbers, the edge goes to the purple and gold.
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Los Angeles Lakers
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