Lakers edged Spurs 118-116 in marathon filled with 66 fouls, notching fifth consecutive victory despite playing third game in four days.

Luka Doncic’s career-high five steals and defensive intensity down the stretch proved decisive, overshadowing his inefficient 35-point performance.

Rui Hachimura’s clutch three-pointers late sealed the win while guard Austin Reaves was held out with a right groin injury.

1The only way that game could have ended was with a free throw.

Thanks to two missed free throws from San Antonio’s Julian Champagnie with 0.2 seconds remaining, the Lakers survived 118-116 Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs in a disjointed game that dragged on for nearly three hours and included 66 total fouls and 84 free throws.

The Lakers (7-2) won their fifth consecutive

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