However, behind Wembanyama, the Spurs don't really have a high-level second option. Devin Vassell once flashed that potential, but after his lackluster start to the season, it's clear that his ceiling is as a third or fourth option on a good team.

Benny the Bull challenged Victor Wembanyama and his Spurs teammates to a game of chess in the middle of their warmups.

In two consecutive fourth quarters, against Denver and Chicago, the Spurs got too complacent, too happy, and too nice, and they paid for it.

Victor Wembanyama led the way with 34 points ... they had a lot of trouble squaring up for an open shot. Finally, Jeremy Sochan got the ball, faked a pass to Barnes in the corner, and took a ...

Victor Wembanyama already had blocked three of ... And 32 seconds later, White took an even more aggressive approach, getting Jeremy Sochan to bite on a pump fake and launching himself skyward.

Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points, most of them in the first half, and the Spurs dominated the Clippers 122-86 for their largest margin of victory this season.

Jamaree Bouyea prefers some modern country. He likes some of the classics too, sure, but when it's his choice, he'll opt for Morgan Wallen,

The result is a three-game losing streak that matches the team's longest skid of the season. Entering a two-game set against the Lakers (20-16) that begins Saturday and ends Monday, the Spurs (18-19) look to recapture the good vibes they enjoyed at the start of the month.

Spurs: PG Chris Paul (6-0, 20th year), SG Devin Vassell (6-5, 5th), SF Jeremy Sochan (6-8, 3rd), PF Harrison Barnes (6-8, 13th), C Victor Wembanyama (7-3, 2nd). Lakers: PG Austin Reaves (6-5, 4th year), SG Max Christie (6-5, 3rd), SF Rui Hachimura (6-8, 6th), PF LeBron James (6-9, 22nd), C Anthony Davis (6-10, 13th).

Take a look at the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs matchup, with predictions, lineups, and the latest injury updates.

San Antonio is looking to break its three-game slide with a win against Los Angeles. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season.