The Los Angeles Lakers came off a thrilling 118–116 win over the San Antonio Spurs, where Luka Doncic took full command of the game in the absence of LeBron James and Austin Reaves, outdueling a red-hot Victor Wembanyama who had been on a tear in the NBA.

A huge reason for the team’s success on Wednesday night was Doncic’s energy on the defensive end. Speaking with the media after the game, Doncic emphasized how communication and focus helped him elevate his play against the Spurs.

“I mean, first of all, it’s just communication,” he said. “Getting people in the right spots. A lot of times, I’m the low man, so I’ve got to communicate that and put people where they need to be. But then, just activity. I think it’s better, I’m more focused, and I’ve just got to keep going like that and stop

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