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Short-handed Lakers face Spurs in playoff seeding battle
8 Jan
Summary
- Lakers and Spurs face off on January 7, 2026, for playoff positioning.
- Key players on both teams are sidelined due to injuries.
- The Spurs are second in the West, Lakers are third in the standings.
The Los Angeles Lakers are visiting the San Antonio Spurs on January 7, 2026, in a Western Conference matchup critical for playoff seeding. Both teams are positioned near the top of the standings, with the Spurs second and the Lakers third, making this game a significant determinant of their postseason trajectories. Injuries are poised to heavily influence this contest, with multiple starters on both rosters listed as questionable or already ruled out. These absences elevate the importance of depth players and team rotations, especially given both teams' high-scoring offenses. A precise date for the game is January 7, 2026. Players like LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama are questionable, while others such as Rui Hachimura and Devin Vassell are out. The Lakers enter the game on a three-game winning streak, while the Spurs have lost their last two. The game is scheduled to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET.
