Los Angeles Lakers (41-25) vs San Antonio Spurs (28-38)
Game Info: Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:30 pm (crypto.com Arena)
Betting Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -9 -- Over/Under: 228.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: Spectrum Sports Net
On March 17, 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers (41-25) will face off against the San Antonio Spurs (28-38) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Lakers, currently in third place in the Western Conference, will be without LeBron James due to injury, which has impacted their recent form, as they have lost their last three games. Despite James's absence, Luka Dončić has stepped up, leading the team in points, rebounds, and steals.
On the other hand, the Spurs are positioned lower in the standings and will also be missing a key player, Victor Wembanyama, who is out for the season due to a blood clot. Despite this, players like Chris Paul and Stephon Castle will be on the court. In terms of recent matchups, the Lakers lead the series 2-1 this season, but the Spurs pulled off a 126-102 win in their most recent meeting on January 13, 2025.
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Austin Reaves Over 23.5 Points
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is having a standout season. In 58 games, he averaged 19.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 44.2%. Notably, in the absence of LeBron James due to injury, Reaves has stepped up significantly. In the five games without James, he has averaged 26.5 points and 9.8 assists per game. In his last game on March 16th, Reaves contributed 28 points in a victory over the Phoenix Suns. Reaves has scored 28+ points in his last 3 games, and until Lebron gets back in the line, he’ll remain one of the Lakers' go-to guys on offense.
Luka Doncic Over 8.5 Rebounds
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić is delivering exceptional performances in the 2024-25 NBA season. In the 35 games he has played, Dončić averages 27.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 44.5%. Since joining the Lakers, he leads the team in points (26.1), rebounds (8.6), and steals (1.8), although the team has faced challenges, losing their last three games without LeBron James. Dončić contributed 33 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 steals in a 106-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns, helping the Lakers end a four-game losing streak on Sunday. Luka has recorded 11+ rebounds in his last 3 games and has a favorable matchup going against the Spurs, whose frontcourt isn’t anything to brag about with Wemby out of the lineup.
Harrison Barnes Over 12.5 Points
San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes is delivering a strong performance in the 2024-25 NBA season. Over 65 games, he averaged 11.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 50.5%. Notably, Barnes is excelling in three-point shooting, achieving a career-best 42.4% from beyond the arc, with a particularly impressive 52.2% from the right corner. His consistent scoring and efficient shooting have significantly contributed to the Spurs' offensive success this season. Barnes has scored 12+ points in 6 of his last 8 games. Without Wemby in the lineup, the Spurs have looked elsewhere when it comes to a scoring perspective, and Barnes has been a reliable option.
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