The Lakers return home looking to stabilize their position in the Western Conference playoff race, while the Spurs continue navigating a developmental season centered around Victor Wembanyama’s growth.

BOTTOM LINE: Dallas enters the matchup with Los Angeles after losing eight in a row. The Lakers are 21-14 in Western Conference games. Los Angeles is fifth in the Western Conference with 51.5 points per game in the paint led by Deandre Ayton averaging 11.6.

According to one NBA source, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka's job could be in peril unless the team makes a serious run in the NBA playoffs.

San Antonio visits the Los Angeles Lakers after Stephon Castle scored 40 points in the Spurs' 138-125 win against the Dallas Mavericks.

Short-handed Western Conference powerhouses collide Monday as the Thunder face the Lakers on Peacock.

One of the players headlining that group is point guard Stephon Castle, who has taken a major leap in his second NBA season. Through 42 games, the 21-year-old has averaged 17.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 7.0 assists while shooting 46.7% from the field and 28.9% from 3-point range.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia had a rough night on Tuesday at home, as he was absolutely outclassed by Victor Wembanyama.

The Los Angeles Lakers will have two intriguing options at the center position heading into NBA free agency.

Bronny James scores a season-high for the Los Angeles Lakers, who suffered a lopsided defeat against the San Antonio Spurs.