LA in regular court against Spurs in NBA Cup after ‘dangerous’ lawsuit
Prioritizing player safety, Los Angeles Lakers decided to use their standard court against the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup at Cripto.com Arena on Wednesday.
The Lakers’ alternate court for the season tournament will not be used after that players had problems with its slippery surface when the Lakers host the Los Angeles Clippers in the group stage of the NBA Cup on November 25. Some considered it “unplayable”, whereas Luka Doncic commented that it was “dangerous”.
The purple and gold already used their regular court in their last group stage assignment against the Dallas Mavericks on November 28th.
Doncic was pleased with the movethanks to the Lakers and the NBA for listening to their concerns.
“They did us a favor. I talked about it, so I really appreciate both of them, just changing the field and giving us (a chance to) stay healthy,” the five-time All-Star said, as quoted by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.
The Lakers are aiming for their second NBA Cup title after winning the inaugural trophy in 2023. They went undefeated 4-0 in West Group B in the group stage and advanced to the quarterfinals.
They are coming off a win against the Philadelphia 76ers, with LeBron James delivers in the clutch.
The Lakers and Spurs meet for the second time this season. On November 6, Los Angeles won the first matchup 118-116, and Doncic exploded for 35 points.
Wednesday’s winner will face the winner between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns in the second bracket.
2025-12-11 01:49:00
