Davis coined "'ooter" as shorthand for "shooter." After scoring 40 vs. the Spurs, "'ooter" was a buzzword in the Lakers locker room again.

Davis has a season-high 40 points, LeBron James records his fourth consecutive triple-double and the Lakers begin defense of their tournament title with a 120-115 road win over Victor Wembanyama

Anthony Davis had 40 points and 12 rebounds, LeBron James had 15 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers opened defense of their Emirates NBA Cup title with a 120-115 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

The Lakers open NBA Cup play with an exciting 120-115 win over the San Antonio Spurs after LeBron James finishes with 15 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists.

Anthony Davis outplayed Victor Wembanyama as the Lakers defeated the Spurs in their first group play game of this year's Emirates NBA Cup.

The Los Angeles Lakers managed to squeeze by the San Antonio Spurs tonight and they did it with LeBron James notching his fourth-straight triple-double and Anthony Davis scoring 40 points.

The Lakers hold on to win 120-115 in San Antonio. AD 40 pts 12 reb 2 blk; LeBron 19 pts 16 reb 12 ast; Reaves 19 pts 6 ast; Knecht 14 pts; DLo 13 pts 6 ast 3 stl; Christie 11 pts 2

The Lakers saw Anthony Davis outduel Victor Wembanyama to lead the Lakers to a big road win over the Spurs to open up the NBA Cup on Thursday.