Getty Lakers' Bronny James during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers in November 2025 There were few positives for the Los Angeles Lakers to take from Tuesday’s 136-108 blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs . With L uka Doncic , LeBron James , Austin Reaves , Deandre Ayton , and Marcus Smart all sidelined , the game felt close to a scheduled loss. Still, the absences created opportunity. Fringe rotation players were handed extended minutes, and Bronny James emerged as one of the brighter