Bryce James went one for two in the first quarter.
Akur also hit a three-pointer in the first quarter.
That gave the Lakers seven three-pointers in the first quarter.
How were the Spurs supposed to compete with that?
They were already down 47–29 after the first quarter.
Wemby checked in as soon as the second quarter began.
While Wang Yi sat and rested for those few minutes, Wemby went on a tear, scoring 10 points in just three minutes.
He was incredibly dominant.
For those three minutes, he stood in the paint and kept the Lakers from getting inside.
When the Lakers took threes, he could rush out to defend them, too. The guy's defensive instincts were truly incredible.
So in those three minutes, he led the Spurs on a 15–3 run.
That was when Wang Yi checked back in.
Just two minutes after he came on, he baited another foul out of Wemby, giving him his third.
But seeing how Wemby had just led the team on a strong run, the head coach decided not to take him out.
Two minutes later, Wang Yi drew another foul on Wemby, giving him his fourth.
Wemby had no choice but to sit again.
As soon as Wemby left the court, the lead quickly widened again.
By halftime, the margin had reached 27 points.
In the third quarter, Wemby had been on the court for only four minutes when Wang Yi drove toward him and gave him two quick fakes. Wemby took a step, and Wang Yi took the opportunity to catch his foot and fall while driving.
That was Wemby's fifth foul, and he had to sit again.
Just as before, as soon as Wemby left the court, the lead widened again.
Wemby played only four minutes in the fourth quarter