Luka Doncic is back in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform after the birth of his second child. His presence adds another layer of intrigue when the San Antonio Spurs and Lakers, two Western Conference contenders off to encouraging starts to the 2025-26 season, meet in an NBA Cup quarterfinal game in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
The Lakers (17-6) began the season without LeBron James, but the continued progression of Austin Reaves alongside Doncic ensured Los Angeles didn’t miss a beat while James was out. That trio combined for 71 points in Doncic’s first appearance since returning from a two-game absence in the Lakers’ 112-108 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.
San Antonio (16-7) is on pace to be a playoff team for the first time since 2019, even though Victor Wembanyama has missed the past 11 games with a left calf strain. The 7-foot-5 center recently returned to practice but will not make his return in the opening knockout round of the 2025 NBA Cup.
Here’s how to watch Wednesday’s NBA Cup West quarterfinal between the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs:
What time is Spurs vs. Lakers NBA Cup game today?
The Los Angeles Lakers will host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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How to watch Spurs vs. Lakers NBA Cup game: TV, live streaming
The game between the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers will be live streamed nationally on Amazon Prime Video.
Date: Dec. 10
Time: 10 p.m. ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles)
TV: None
Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
Lakers will not use NBA Cup court vs. Spurs
The Los Angeles Lakers will not use the alternate NBA Cup court for their quarterfinal game against the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
The decision not to use the yellow alternate court was made ‘out of an abundance of caution.’
Lakers star Luka Doncic was among the players who had issues slipping on the court during the team’s 135-118 victory over the L.A. Clippers on Nov. 25. — James H. Williams