The Los Angeles Lakers have kicked off their NBA season with a 6-4 record. Leading the way is LeBron James, who, at 39 years old and in his remarkable 21st season, continues to defy expectations. Averaging 25.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game, LeBron remains the Lakers’ heartbeat, proving that age is only a number for one of the game’s greatest.
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs are experiencing a more challenging season opener. With a young team and growing pains, they have leaned heavily on the talents of rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama.
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The towering 7’4″ forward is already living up to the hype, posting impressive averages of 19.3 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game. His impact on both ends of the floor is setting high expectations for the Spurs‘ future, even as the team finds its footing.
Yet, James emphasized that the Lakers‘ upcoming NBA Cup game against the Spurs is secondary to the health of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, who recently suffered a mild stroke on November 2.
“But for me personally, there’s much bigger news out of San Antonio right now and that’s my dear friend coach Pop,” James.
“And I’ll be thinking heavily about him as I travel there tomorrow. The game on Friday.
“And I’m wishing him the best of health. And hopefully, I see him soon. It doesn’t even have to be on the sidelines. Hopefully I’ll just see him soon. That’s the most important for me.”
What time is the Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs game for the NBA Cup?
The game is scheduled for Friday, November 15, with a 19:30 / 16:30 PT tip-off.
Fans can catch the action live on ESPN or stream it on FuboTV, which offers a free trial for new subscribers, ensuring that basketball fans across the U.S. have multiple ways to tune in for what promises to be an exciting matchup.
