How to Watch Lakers vs. Spurs: Live Stream, Start Time & What to Know About the NBA Cup Quarterfinal

The NBA Cup reaches a pivotal stage for the Los Angeles Lakers (17–6) as they host the San Antonio Spurs (16–7) on Wednesday in a high-stakes quarterfinal matchup. The winner advances to the semifinals in Las Vegas, where they’ll meet the winner of Suns vs. Thunder.

This is a marquee showdown — even without Victor Wembanyama on the floor.

📍 Game Details

• Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs
• Location: Crypto.com Arena — Los Angeles, CA
• Date: December 10
• Local Time: 10:00 PM (Los Angeles time)
• Broadcast: Prime Video (Brazil)

📺 How to Watch Lakers vs. Spurs Live

The game will be streamed exclusively on Prime Video for fans in Brazil.

Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 PM local time in Los Angeles — a crucial late-night NBA Cup elimination battle.

🔥 Lakers Favored — But Spurs Are Dangerous Even Without Wembanyama

This quarterfinal features star power — Luka Dončić, LeBron James, Austin Reaves — but it will not include Victor Wembanyama, who will miss his 11th straight game due to a calf strain.

Still, San Antonio has remained extremely competitive:

• 8 wins in their last 11 games without Wemby
• One of the league’s most athletic and disruptive perimeter groups

These teams met once earlier this season, and the Lakers won behind:

• 35 points from Dončić
• A focused defensive game plan against Wembanyama
• And LeBron James did not play

This time:

• LeBron is back
• Wembanyama is out

On paper, the Lakers are clear favorites — but they must execute like the superior team.

⚡ Key Spurs Threats

In the first meeting, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, and Julian Champagnie combined for 45 points, repeatedly exploiting LA’s struggles with athletic guards.

Expect those three to drive San Antonio’s offense again.

💪 Lakers’ X-Factors

• Deandre Ayton — Strong performance against Wembanyama last time; now faces a weaker Spurs interior
• Luka Dončić — No clear Spurs matchup to slow him down
• LeBron James — Changes everything on both ends

The Lakers remain undefeated in the NBA Cup (4–0) and have consistently treated tournament games with playoff-level focus. They appear determined to reach Las Vegas — and secure that prize money.

🏥 Injury Report

Lakers

• Maxi Kleber — Questionable (lumbar strain)

Spurs

• Victor Wembanyama — Out (left calf strain)
• Jordan McLaughlin — Questionable (hamstring strain)

📝 Projected Starting Lineups

Lakers

• Deandre Ayton
• Rui Hachimura
• LeBron James
• Austin Reaves
• Luka Dončić

Spurs

• Luke Kornet
• Devin Vassell
• Harrison Barnes
• Stephon Castle
• De’Aaron Fox

❗ Quick Answers

⏰ What time is the Lakers game today?

Tip-off is at 10:00 PM local time (Los Angeles).

📺 How can I watch Lakers vs. Spurs live?

Broadcast for Brazil: Prime Video.

🚫 Is Victor Wembanyama playing today?

No. He remains out with a left calf strain.