In a tightly contested game, Luka Doncic delivered a standout performance, scoring 35 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to an 118-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The win came without the presence of LeBron James and Austin Reaves, raising questions about the Lakers’ title prospects. Analyst Colin Cowherd, a prominent sports analyst, posed the critical question of whether this performance signifies the Lakers’ emergence as serious title contenders.