After back-to-back postponements caused by devastating wildfires in Southern California, the Los Angeles Lakers faltered under pressure in Monday night’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers, now on a three-game losing streak, will look to regroup and put together a complete performance as they host the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Miami, currently navigating a challenging road trip, hopes to capitalize on the Lakers’ struggles and build momentum as they approach the midseason mark. The Lakers’ 126-102 loss to the Spurs on Monday spotlighted their struggles, particularly in the fourth quarter. Despite keeping the game competitive through three periods, Los Angeles was outscored 37-13 in the final frame, highlighting issues with late-game execution and defensive lapses. Anthony Davis Shines

The San Antonio Spurs aim to ride the wave of their impressive performance against the Los Angeles Lakers as they prepare to host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday in the first of a two-game set in San Antonio. Both teams bring star power and youthful energy, led by Victor Wembanyama for the Spurs and Ja Morant for the Grizzlies. San Antonio (19-19) is back at .500 after a convincing 126-102 victory over the Lakers on Monday. The Spurs turned in their most complete game of the season, excelling on both ends of the floor. The team erased a 10-point deficit late in the third quarter and dominated the final period, outscoring Los Angeles 37-13. Victor Wembanyama led the way with

The Toronto Raptors have an opportunity to secure consecutive victories for just the third time this season as they host the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. The Raptors are coming off a much-needed 104-101 win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday, which snapped a five-game losing streak. Toronto’s victory against the Warriors was fueled by a standout fourth-quarter performance from Chris Boucher, who scored 17 of his 18 points in the final period. Scottie Barnes led the team overall with 23 points, while Jakob Poeltl added a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds. “We needed that,” Barnes said after the game. “Chris won us the game.” Despite struggling throughout the season, the Raptors showed resilience, rallying from a

The Minnesota Wild are bracing for a challenging test as they face the high-flying Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn. With key players sidelined by injuries, the Wild will need to rely on their depth and discipline to compete against Edmonton’s offensive firepower led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Limited Time Offer! Minnesota coach John Hynes shed light on the team’s injury struggles, noting the absence of several key players, including star forward Kirill Kaprizov, captain Jared Spurgeon, and first-line defensemen Brock Faber and Jonas Brodin. Forward Jakub Lauko is also out, leaving the Wild shorthanded in critical areas. Kaprizov, recovering from a lower-body injury, is reportedly “bored out of his mind,” according to Hynes. Although