Getty Elfrid Payton during his time with the New Orleans Pelicans in April 2025 The San Antonio Spurs dismantled a short-handed Los Angeles Lakers squad on Tuesday night, cruising to a 136-108 victory. With Luka Doncic , LeBron James , and Austin Reaves sidelined due to injury , Victor Wembanyama seized the opportunity. The Spurs star poured in a season-high-tying 40 points, overwhelming a depleted Lakers defense. The Frenchman shot 13-of-20 from the field, knocked down four three-pointers, and