It was a wild night at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Lakers edged out the San Antonio Spurs 118-116. The win was satisfying, especially because the Lakers honored the MLB champion Los Angeles Dodgers on the same night.

After the game, Deandre Ayton spoke to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin about the pressure to win with the world champions in the house.

“I ain't going to lie: seeing the Dodgers, the champions, walk in, they put a lot of pressure on me,” Ayton joked after the game. Expand Tweet

Ayton did not let the pressure get to him, scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds while supporting Luka Doncic, who led the Lakers with 35 points, nine rebounds, and 13 assists. But the real story of the day was the battle with Victor Wembanyama. Significantly, Ayton was instrume

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