The Spurs and Lakers kicked off 2021 with the 2nd of 3 matchups in a 9 day period, the first a 121-107 Spurs’ loss in the final Spurs game of 2020. In what was originally supposed to be the return of fans to the AT&T Center, San Antonio debuted their Fiesta-themed court and threads for the first time ever. Tonight also marked the season debut for newly extended guard Derrick White, who missed the first four games recovering from offseason toe surgery.
The Spurs were able to keep it close all night long, ultimately succumbing to the star-studded duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis at the end of the 4th quarter.