GAME NIGHT: Luka Doncic's Masterpiece Lifts Lakers Over Spurs & Thunder Suffer First Loss of the Season

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4.3 • 915 Ratings

🗓️ 6 November 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Luka Dončić powers the Los Angeles Lakers past Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs with a 35-point masterclass, cementing himself as an offensive force and turning up the heat on defense. With LeBron James and Austin Reaves sidelined, the Lakers roll out unconventional lineups, relying on Dončić's brilliance to outmaneuver a frustrated Spurs squad. Is this the best version of Luka we’ve seen yet, and does it push the Lakers higher in the Western Conference race? Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards and Darius Garland spark their teams with surprising injury returns, as the New York Knicks dominate with bench depth and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ offense clicks behind Donovan Mitchell’s 46-point outburst. The episode also spotlights the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first loss, the Portland Trail Blazers’ resurgence, and pivotal matchups across the league—including Miami’s worries after Bam Adebayo’s injury and the Dallas Mavericks’ disappointing stumble. Wes Goldberg and Tony East break down all the action and what it means for NBA contenders moving forward.

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0:00.0	It is Locked-on NBA Game Night for the night of Wednesday, November 5th on today's show.
0:04.6	Anthony Edwards makes his return to the Timberwolves.
0:07.1	Darius Scarlin returns to the Cavs and our last undefeated team goes down.
0:11.5	After a wild comeback, all of that and more on today's Locked-on NBA Game Night.
0:16.5	When that final buzzer rings, you know it's time for Locked-on NBA Game Night.
0:21.7	All the post-game reactions to every game across the league, every single night.
0:26.6	With insights only the hosts that Locked-on can provide.
0:29.6	It's the true NBA fans one-stop for all the action.
0:34.5	Every game, every night.
0:36.7	It's Locked-on NBA Game Night, tipping off now.
0:42.7	All right, welcome to Locked on NBA game night, every game every night.
0:46.2	Thank you for making Locked on NBA your first listen every day.
0:49.0	I'm Wes Goldberg, and joining me as he does every Wednesday night.
0:52.2	It's Tony East.
0:53.3	Today's episode is brought to you by
0:54.7	Fanduel. Right now, new customers can bet just $5. And if your bet wins, you'll get $300 in bonus bets to use across the app. Head to fanduel.com today to get started. We're going to talk about the returns of two all-stars to the court in a second, but let's start with the game that just ended Tony in Los Angeles, where the Lakers beat the spurs 118 to 116.
1:14.4	Luca Doncha. but let's start with the game that just ended Tony in Los Angeles where the Lakers beat the
1:11.8	spurs 118 to 116. Luca Donchich. What a game. 35 points, 13 assists, nine rebounds, but wait,
1:20.5	there's more. Five steals and two blocks. He was amazing in this one. He outplayed Victor Webanyama, which was the marquee
1:29.2	matchup, Luca versus Wembe. Wembe ends up fouling out in the last two minutes of this game.
1:34.2	The Lakers get the win without LeBron and also without Alston Reeves available. What did you
1:39.5	see in this one, Tony?
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