Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 118-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs without LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Colin Cowherd asks if the Lakers are serious title contenders with this core.

Three takeaways from the Lakers' fifth consecutive win, a 118-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena.

The good news in Los Angeles is that the Lakers haven't missed a beat without James, starting the season 7-2. That also means there's little need to rush the 40-year-old James back as he embarks on his NBA-record 23rd season, though a rough road trip could perhaps alter that thinking somewhat.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA game from November 5, 2025 on ESPN.

During the Lakers' 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.

Here we'll look at and discuss what Lakers' Marcus Smart said about his gaffe that nearly blew Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs travel to Crypto.com Arena to face Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.

During the Lakers' 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.