MILAN (AP) — The Canadian Olympic Committee said it is “heartbroken” by a school shooting in British Columbia that left at least seven people dead and many others wounded.
Team Canada issued a statement at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Wednesday, the morning after the deadly shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.
“We are heartbroken by the news of the horrific school shooting that occurred in British Columbia. Our thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones, those who are injured, and the entire Tumbler Ridge community. Team Canada stands with everyone affected as they navigate difficult days ahead," the statement said.
Canadian authorities said Tuesday that there were 10 deaths in total. The school shooting left seven dead, authorities said, while two more people were found dead at a nearby home. A woman who police believe to be the shooter also was killed.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said more than 25 people were injured, including two who were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, located in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, has 175 students from Grades 7 to 12, according to the provincial government's website.
The town is more than 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) north of Vancouver, near the border with Alberta.
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Like most Tar Heels, Rasheed Wallace was not popular with Duke fans, but in the NBA, he emerged as an interesting and provocative figure.
Over a 16-year career, Wallace played for the Washington Bullets, Portland Trail Blazers, Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks.
In this video, Wallace explains “The Slam Heard Round The World,” which was what people started to call the locker-room fight between Ruben Patterson and Zach Randolph, both of whom were his Portland teammates during the Jailblazer era.
Patterson, by all accounts, was a bully and an unusually strong player and Wallace and Bonzi Wells sort of encouraged a fight between him and Randolph, who is also quite large. In the end, Patterson slammed Randolph to the floor and injured his back.
That wasn’t the end of the story.
We’ll let Wallace finish telling it because as it turns out, he’s a pretty good story teller. Just listen for the part where he compares Patterson to the Incredible Hulk. It’s a great story. It is, however, a bit salty and NSFW.
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Good morning, it’s Wednesday, February 11th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 32-21 and host the Washington Wizards tonight. It will be James Harden’s home debut, and Rocket Arena is giving away a limited number of beard masks.
This is Cleveland’s third game of the season against the Wizards. They’ve gone 2-0 so far, despite a close 130-126 effort in December that required 48 points from Donovan Mitchell to get the job done. We’ll take it.
Today’s Game of the Day
Detroit Pistons at Toronto Raptors – 7:30 PM, NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports Network
The No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference takes on the Raptors, who are only one game behind the Cavaliers for fourth in the conference. Detroit is coming off the heels of an insane brawl that led to four players across both teams being ejected.
The Rest of the NBA Slate
Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Hornets – 7 PM
Milwaukee Bucks at Orlando Magic – 7 PM
New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers – 7:30 PM
Indiana Pacers at Brooklyn Nets – 7:30 PM
Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics – 7:30 PM
LA Clippers at Houston Rockets – 8 PM
Portland Trail Blazers at Minnesota Timberwolves – 8 PM
Miami Heat at New Orleans Pelicans – 8 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder at Phoenix Suns – 9 PM
Memphis Grizzlies at Denver Nuggets – 9 PM
Sacramento Kings at Utah Jazz – 9 PM
San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors – 10 PM
We have a loaded schedule today. 14 games means that all but two teams are playing tonight. I don’t care to figure out who those teams are, but I’m sure someone else can figure it out.
Jose Alvarado grew up playing the game in Brooklyn and starred at Christ the King HS in Queens.
So when he heard the ovation from the Madison Square Garden crowd when he checked in late in the first quarter in his home debut as a Knick, it hit him.
“It’s different,’’ Alvarado said. “Playing for the Knicks is a huge thing, but I’m literally a kid from the same streets the fans are, and to be part of everything here, it’s a blessing. It’s something I had to get used to and to get it out of the way, let’s get the ball rolling.”
Jose Alvarado celebrates after scoring a bucket in the fourth quarter of the Knicks’ 137-134 OT win over the Pacers on Feb. 10, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. Brad Penner-Imagn Images
As for the reaction itself, Alvarado said: “It was amazing. Being a kid from the city, for the city to show me love back, it’s one for the books. I really can’t explain it.”
Of course, the result was far from ideal, as the Knicks suffered their worst loss of the season, a 137-134 overtime dud against the awful Pacers. And Alvarado finished with just four points in 18:13, although he did have five assists.
“It’s not the outcome we wanted, but I’ll tell you this, it was a blessing to be out there,’’ Alvarado said. “I can’t wait to continue growing and getting better.”
He had a large section of fans on hand. When asked the number of people in his group, Alvarado said, “A lot.”
“I was nervous today, for sure,” the point guard said. “There was a lot going on. I was glad I got it out the way. I can’t wait to come back and get better and win some games here.”
And while the former Christ the King star had some good moments, he was far from his best, as the Knicks couldn’t pull away.
Jose Alvarado gets off the floor during the first quarter of the Knicks’ overtime loss to the Pacers at the Garden. Robert Sabo for New York Post
After sparking the Knicks to a convincing win in Boston on Sunday, Alvarado didn’t check in until there was 2:05 remaining in the first quarter.
Coming out of a Knicks timeout, Alvarado entered to a loud ovation with the team trailing by one point.
It didn’t take long for Alvarado to make an impact, first saving Jalen Brunson from a turnover and then assisting on Brunson’s 3-pointer later in the possession. He also dove into the stands to save another possession.
But there were ultimately too many mistakes by Alvarado and his teammates.
Still, there will undoubtedly be better moments in his hometown for Alvarado.
“It was always great for him to come home,’’ Joe Arbitello, Alvarado’s high school coach at Christ the King said before the game of his former player’s days with the New Orleans Pelicans. “For it to happen as a Knick brings it to another level.”
Arbitello was among those in the crowd supporting Alvarado and it’s an atmosphere the coach believes Alvarado will thrive in, even if that wasn’t the case Tuesday.
“I think he’ll be great here, just like he always is,’’ Arbitello said.
But unlike some other players who might play with added intensity in front of their home crowd, Arbitello said it might be different for the New York native.
“He’s going to be the same player he’s always been,’’ Arbitello said. “He’s going to play with the same toughness we saw from him every day in every game and every practice.”
So the spotlight of the Garden won’t change his former star?
“It doesn’t matter where he is,’’ Arbitello said. “He could be at the Garden or at a rec game. He’s going to be the same guy and play as hard as he possibly can.”
Which is why Arbitello is among the people who believe he’ll excel as a Knick and draw praise from the Garden faithful.
“If he plays like he did in New Orleans or anywhere else he’s been before now and he does it here, I think he’s gonna be a fan favorite,’’ Arbitello said. “He brings what New York fans love: toughness, hard-nosed, winning basketball. We’ve seen it for years and for it to come here, it’s gonna be electric.”
SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 12: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors and Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs box out during the game on November 12, 2025 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photos by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
It’s not like the Golden State Warriors haven’t tried at all to build a competent team around Stephen Curry in the latter stages of his special career. Though they managed to squeeze another title out of their big 3 in 2022, the Warriors were unable to hit on ready-now draft picks that would both pave the way for the end of Curry’s career and for as new era once he left the arena for good.
Desperate to not entirely waste Curry’s final years, the franchise made a desperate move last year that brought 35-year old Jimmy Butler into the fold that actually paid some dividends before proving to be somewhat fool’s gold as this season has progressed. Things took a turn for the worst when the now 36-year old Butler, who has a long history of injuries, was lost for the rest of this year (and likely most of next) in mid January to a torn ACL, while Curry finds himself sidelined until at least after the All Star break with a runner’s knee diagnosis. Barely hanging above the .500 mark, the writing appears to be on the wall for what has been a generational run for this franchise and their superstar point guard.
Looking to make a name for themselves as the next dominant team, the San Antonio Spurs meanwhile have wildly exceeded expectations in Victor Wembanyama’s third season. Though the Warriors aren’t playing with a full deck of cards, every night is a chance to get better for Mitch Johnson’s squad. A win tonight on a road SEGABABA heading into the All Star break would put a nice stamp on the first half of the year for San Antonio. It only gets tougher from here on out.
San Antonio Spurs (37-16) at Golden State Warriors (29-25)
Spurs Injuries: Lindy Waters III, knee (OUT), David Jones-Garcia, OUT
Warriors Injuries: Jimmy Butler, ACL (OUT), Stephen Curry, knee (OUT), Seth Curry, back (OUT), L.J. Cryer, hamstring (OUT), Kriystaps Porzingis, OUT
What to watch for
As has been the case the last few years, the Warriors are pretty devoid of talent and depth at center, a huge advantage for Victor Wembanyama. When looking at their roster, Golden State is actually pretty small way across the board, with just 5 players taller than 6’6” and just one healthy player that’s taller than 7’0”, second year center Quinten Post. As could be expected fielding such a small roster, the Warriors are also extremely vulnerable on the glass, ranking a meager 24th in the league in total rebounds per game.
Regardless of this height and size disadvantages, Steve Kerr’s group has still been able to field a top 10 defense. Golden State ranks 7th in defensive rating with a 113.2 mark. For comparison’s sake, the Spurs rank 3rd in defensive rating with a 111.9 mark.
Draymond Green found himself in trade rumors last week when the Warriors were attempting to position themselves to somehow land Giannis Antetokounmpo. Nothing came to fruition, but the Warriors essentially let it be known that anyone not named Stephen Curry on the team is moveable for the right deal. Green continues to be the anchor for Golden State’s defense, providing veteran leadership and toughness on that side of the ball, but his offensive limitations are probably more glaring now than at any point in his career.
No team in the NBA has attempted or made more 3s than Golden State this season, with both Steph and Moses Moody both having broke the 100-mark and Brandin Podziemski fast approaching it. One would think that their success from behind the arc would be in jeopardy with Curry sidelined, but that hasn’t stopped them from getting 3s up. They’re shooting 34% in the 4 games they’ve played without Curry.
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The Lakers’ home floor has long been a stage for stars. Tuesday night, it became Victor Wembanyama’s canvas.
With a performance that felt equal parts artistry and avalanche, the San Antonio Spurs rolled past a short-handed Los Angeles Lakers squad, 136–108, in a game that was effectively decided before halftime.
Wembanyama authored the kind of first half that turns heads across the league. The 7-foot-4 All-Star poured in 25 points in the opening quarter alone, scoring inside, outside and everywhere in between. Fadeaways over outstretched arms. Catch-and-shoot threes in rhythm. Swift drives that ended with soft finishes at the rim. By the time the teams walked into the locker room, Wembanyama had 37 points — finishing with 40 for the night — and the Spurs had posted 84 first-half points, the most ever surrendered by a Lakers team in a half.
The Lakers searched for answers and found none.
“I thought we started the game with the right amount of focus,” Spurs Head Coach Mitch Johnson said.
San Antonio’s offense moved with purpose from the opening tip. The ball zipped around the perimeter, extra passes led to open looks, and turnovers quickly turned into transition buckets. The Spurs shot better than 50 percent from the field and collected 13 steals, repeatedly turning Los Angeles mistakes into easy points the other way.
While Wembanyama delivered the headline performance, the supporting cast ensured it became a rout.
“I think the two areas where he is hard to get resistance is space and momentum,” Johnson said of the Spurs’ franchise player. “There’s things for him to learn and for us to learn with him. But I thought he did a good job tonight of playing clean offensive basketball.”
Rookie Carter Bryant knocked down shots with confidence, finishing with a career-high 16 points, while fellow rookie Dylan Harper added 15 points and six assists, attacking gaps in the defense and keeping the offense sailing with ease. San Antonio’s bench maintained the tempo, preventing any sustained Lakers push.
Los Angeles, playing without LeBron James, Luka Dončić, Marcus Smart, and Austin Reaves, struggled to generate offense. The depleted lineup showed effort but lacked the firepower to match the Spurs’ early surge. Each brief Lakers run was met with another San Antonio response, the lead swelling past 20 — and eventually past 40 — before settling at 28 by the final horn.
By the fourth quarter, the only suspense remaining was the final margin.
“Playing against ‘bad teams’ who are missing players has been a problem,” Wembanyama said. “Tonight we had to make a statement and show our progress.”
For the Spurs, the victory was more than a lopsided score line. It was a statement of growth and cohesion, a young roster blending generational talent with developing depth. When Wembanyama ignites the way he did in Los Angeles, San Antonio’s ceiling rises dramatically.
On a night when the spotlight often shines brightest on the purple and gold, it was the Spurs who owned the stage — and they left it with one of their most emphatic wins of the season.
Game Notes
Stephon Castle went down with a pelvis contusion and did not return. While x-rays were negative, Mitch Johnson expects Castle to be “more than pretty sore” tomorrow. I think it’s a safe bet Castle will miss Wednesday’s matchup with Golden State.
Carter Bryant posted a career-high 16 points and continues to show why Coach Johnson has faith in him. What’s funny is the fans who wanted to trade for a good 4 or better wing player may already have that in Carter. The second half of the season will be huge for him.
Harrison Barnes had a good night off the bench, scoring 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting. He may not be able to start, but he is a solid player with the second unit.
The lone sore spot for the Spurs offensively may have been Julian Champagnie, who shot 28 percent for the night.
The Knicks have changed his injury description from a sore toe to toenail avulsion.
Landry Shamet started in his place and recorded 17 points.
Mitchell Robinson was also out, with it being the first leg of a back-to-back.
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Josh Hart had a triple-double in Tuesday’s loss, recording 15 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.
It was his 17th with the Knicks, moving him up past Richie Guerin — who had 16 — to third on the franchise’s all-time list.
Jayson Tatum’s potential availability could have major Knicks ramifications in the playoffs.
When he tore his Achilles in the playoffs against the Knicks last year, it was hard to fathom him playing this season for the Celtics. But he practiced with the Celtics G-League team Tuesday, a major step forward in his rehab.
The NBA announced in January that the league has expansion plans, in partnership with FIBA, to introduce a new league in Europe as early as 2027. It has already began to draw interest from investors who want in on the new league.
An investment group backed by Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic and basketball Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki have plans to buy an Italian basketball team with hopes of joining the NBA-European league, according to The Athletic.
BOTTOM LINE: Houston takes on Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams.
The Rockets have gone 19-15 against Western Conference teams. Houston ranks fourth in the league allowing just 109.7 points per game while holding opponents to 45.8% shooting.
The Clippers are 15-16 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles ranks ninth in the NBA giving up just 112.5 points while holding opponents to 46.6% shooting.
The Rockets average 11.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.2 fewer makes per game than the Clippers give up (13.5). The Clippers average 12.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.4 more makes per game than the Rockets allow.
The two teams match up for the fourth time this season. The Rockets defeated the Clippers 102-95 in their last matchup on Feb. 11. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 26 points, and Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 24 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Durant is shooting 50.6% and averaging 25.9 points for the Rockets. Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.1 points over the last 10 games.
Leonard is averaging 27.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.1 steals for the Clippers. John Collins is averaging 16.4 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Rockets: 7-3, averaging 105.7 points, 47.7 rebounds, 23.4 assists, 10.3 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 104.5 points per game.
Clippers: 6-4, averaging 110.7 points, 43.1 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 49.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.2 points.
INJURIES: Rockets: Fred VanVleet: out for season (acl), Steven Adams: out for season (ankle).
Clippers: Bradley Beal: out for season (hip), Darius Garland: out (toe).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
BOTTOM LINE: New York takes on the Philadelphia 76ers after Jalen Brunson scored 40 points in the Knicks' 137-134 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers.
The 76ers have gone 8-5 against division opponents. Philadelphia is seventh in the Eastern Conference with 16.1 fast break points per game led by Tyrese Maxey averaging 5.5.
The Knicks have gone 23-13 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York scores 117.6 points while outscoring opponents by 5.3 points per game.
The 76ers are shooting 46.1% from the field this season, the same percentage the Knicks allow to opponents. The Knicks are shooting 47.1% from the field, 0.1% higher than the 47.0% the 76ers' opponents have shot this season.
The teams play for the fourth time this season. The Knicks won the last meeting 112-109 on Jan. 24, with Brunson scoring 31 points in the win.
TOP PERFORMERS: VJ Edgecombe is averaging 14.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.5 steals for the 76ers. Joel Embiid is averaging 23.6 points over the last 10 games.
Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.8 points and 11.9 rebounds for the Knicks. Brunson is averaging 25.6 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 6-4, averaging 116.1 points, 40.0 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 9.0 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.3 points per game.
Knicks: 8-2, averaging 116.4 points, 46.5 rebounds, 28.2 assists, 7.0 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.7 points.
INJURIES: 76ers: Joel Embiid: day to day (knee), Dominick Barlow: day to day (illness), Quentin Grimes: day to day (illness).
Knicks: OG Anunoby: day to day (toe), Mitchell Robinson: day to day (ankle), Miles McBride: out (ankle).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio takes on the Golden State Warriors after Stephon Castle scored 40 points in the Spurs' 138-125 victory against the Dallas Mavericks.
The Warriors are 19-15 against Western Conference opponents. Golden State is second in the Western Conference with 28.7 assists per game led by Draymond Green averaging 5.1.
The Spurs are 23-13 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio scores 118.0 points while outscoring opponents by 5.8 points per game.
The Warriors are shooting 46.1% from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points higher than the 45.6% the Spurs allow to opponents. The Spurs average 13.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.4 more makes per game than the Warriors allow.
The teams square off for the third time this season. The Warriors won 109-108 in the last meeting on Nov. 15. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 49 points, and Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 26 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Moses Moody is scoring 11.4 points per game and averaging 3.3 rebounds for the Warriors. Gui Santos is averaging 12.0 points and 4.6 rebounds over the last 10 games.
De'Aaron Fox is averaging 19.5 points and 6.2 assists for the Spurs. Wembanyama is averaging 19.2 points and 10.8 rebounds while shooting 47.1% over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 4-6, averaging 110.8 points, 40.0 rebounds, 28.5 assists, 12.4 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.4 points per game.
Spurs: 6-3, averaging 118.1 points, 47.2 rebounds, 28.5 assists, 7.4 steals and 7.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.9 points.
INJURIES: Warriors: Jimmy Butler III: out for season (knee), Kristaps Porzingis: out (achilles), Will Richard: day to day (knee), Stephen Curry: out (knee), De'Anthony Melton: day to day (glute), Seth Curry: out (back).
Spurs: Lindy Waters III: day to day (knee).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
BOTTOM LINE: Indiana visits the Brooklyn Nets following the Pacers' 137-134 overtime victory over the New York Knicks.
The Nets are 11-21 in conference play. Brooklyn is 10-25 in games decided by at least 10 points.
The Pacers are 10-26 in conference games. Indiana has a 4-23 record in games decided by 10 or more points.
The Nets average 107.6 points per game, 11.2 fewer points than the 118.8 the Pacers give up. The Pacers average 12.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.4 more makes per game than the Nets give up.
The teams square off for the second time this season. In the last matchup on Nov. 6 the Nets won 112-103 led by 32 points from Michael Porter Jr., while Pascal Siakam scored 23 points for the Pacers.
TOP PERFORMERS: Porter is averaging 25 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists for the Nets. Nic Claxton is averaging 12.1 points over the last 10 games.
Siakam is averaging 23.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists for the Pacers. Andrew Nembhard is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Nets: 3-7, averaging 106.3 points, 44.4 rebounds, 25.5 assists, 7.3 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.9 points per game.
Pacers: 4-6, averaging 115.5 points, 42.0 rebounds, 30.3 assists, 7.2 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 120.9 points.
INJURIES: Nets: Noah Clowney: day to day (ankle), Nic Claxton: day to day (hip), Michael Porter Jr.: out (knee).
Pacers: Obi Toppin: out (foot), Johnny Furphy: out for season (knee), Ivica Zubac: out (ankle), Jarace Walker: day to day (illness), Tyrese Haliburton: out for season (achilles).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
James logged 25 minutes of playing time in the blowout loss, as the Lakers played without Luka Doncic (hamstring), Austin Reaves (left calf), LeBron James (foot), Marcus Smart (right ankle) and Deandre Ayton (knee).
He scored a season-high 12 points on 50% shooting from the field, including a perfect two-for-two from deep. James added three rebounds and a block on the evening.
James also dished out a team-high six assists including a showtime alley-oop toss to rookie Adou Thiero, who went up top to slam it down with two hands.
James was assigned to the G-League following Lakers' Feb. 7 win against the Golden State Warriors. However, he was recalled, along with Thiero and Dalton Knecht ahead of Monday's 119-110 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
James is averaging 1.9 points, 1.1 assists, 0.4 rebounds and 0.4 steals in 6.8 minutes per game. He's appeared in 27 games for the Lakers in the 2025-26 regular-season.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Graham Ike had 20 points and seven rebounds, Davis Fogle scored 17 off the bench and No. 12 Gonzaga routed Washington State 83-53 on Tuesday night for its ninth straight victory over the Cougars.
Mario Saint-Supery and Adam Miller added 11 points apiece for the Bulldogs (24-2, 12-1 West Coast Conference), who tied Santa Clara atop the league standings. The teams meet Saturday with first place on the line.
Jerone Morton scored 15 points while Ace Glass and Rihards Vavers each had 12 for Washington State (11-16, 6-8), also blown out at home by Gonzaga in January.
The Cougars were hampered by 39% shooting from the field and 21 turnovers. Gonzaga shot 55% and committed 12 turnovers.
Washington State's last win over Gonzaga came in 2010, though the Cougars own a 98-56 advantage in a series that began in 1907. Gonzaga has dominated since the turn of the century.
The Zags took control early, going on a 12-2 run midway through the first half to grab a 29-13 lead as WSU committed five turnovers in a four-minute span.
The Cougars did not make a field goal for six minutes as Gonzaga pushed its lead to 33-15 on Fogle's dunk.
Gonzaga led 48-21 at halftime, thanks to 62% shooting from the field. Washington State shot just 26%, including 2 of 15 from 3-point range. The Cougars committed 11 turnovers that led to 17 points for Gonzaga.
The Zags had 21 field goals in the first half, while the Cougars sank only six.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama is double-teamed.
When the Lakers opened their homestand with back-to-back wins over the 76ers and Warriors, giving them a three-game winning streak for the first time in a month, it looked like they were primed to head into the All-Star break with momentum on their side.
Forty-eight hours can change a lot.
Because once it became clear they’d be without most of their main players on Tuesday night against the San Antonio Spurs, with Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves among the players who were in street clothes on the team’s bench, it was all but certain that the Lakers were going to drop back-to-back games after losing to the first-place Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.
And Spurs star Victor Wembanyama ensured that would be the case, recording a game-best 40 points (13-of-20 shooting) to go with 12 rebounds en route to handing the Lakers a 136-108 defeat at Crypto.com Arena.
San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is double-teamed. AP
Dendre Ayton and Marcus Smart were also sidelined for the Lakers.
With the Lakers short-handed, Luke Kennard and Drew Timme led the under-manned team with 14 points apiece.
But the Spurs carved up their defense with ease, shooting 56.5% from the field.
What it means
The Lakers dropped to 32-21 on the season, but maintained their No. 5 spot in the Western Conference standings because they own the tiebreaker over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
They’re looking to avoid their third three-game losing streak since mid-December.
LeBron James watches from the sideline as Bronny James walks up the court during the first half. AP
Turning point
At 1:06 p.m. on Tuesday.
That’s when the Lakers announced they’d be without Doncic, James, Reaves and Smart.
And an hour before tipoff, Ayton was ruled out, sidelined with what could potentially be their starting lineup when fully healthy.
MVP: Victor Wembanyama
If there were any doubts about what the result of Tuesday’s game would be after it became clear who the Lakers would be without, Wembanyama quickly erased them.
The 7-foot-4 French phenom scored 23 of the Spurs’ first 28 points, and exactly half of the first 46 points of the game between the Lakers and Spurs.
Victor Wembanyama dunks the ball. AP
He had 25 first-quarter points through the game’s first eight minutes before being subbed out.
Wembanyama’s first-quarter scoring total was tied for the 10th-most in the play-by-play era (1996-97 season), with his eight minutes in the opening frame being the fewest among those 16 players who’ve scored at least 25 points in a first quarter.
Stat of the game: 26
That’s how many minutes Wembanyama needed to match his season-high scoring total.
He became the third player in league history to score at least 40 points in fewer than 27 minutes, joining Patrick Ewing (1988) and “Sleepy” Floyd (1991).
It was the second-fewest minutes in a 40-point, 10-rebound game behind Ewing.
Up next
The Lakers will continue their homestand, and play their final game before the All-Star break, when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.
The Mavericks have lost eight straight games, with their losing streak starting when they fell to the Lakers on Jan. 24 in Dallas.
