Main Story

Luka Doncic powered the Lakers past the Raptors, 131-125, with a dominant 45-point performance. Toronto cut a 26-point deficit to five late, but Doncic and the Lakers’ starters returned to close out the win.

By the Numbers
  • Doncic: 45 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals and 8 three-pointers.
  • Scottie Barnes scored 29 points; RJ Barrett added 22.
  • Toronto trailed by as many as 26 points and lost by 6.
  • Doncic has scored at least 37 points in 4 straight games.
Yes, But

The Raptors’ late surge made the finish close, but it couldn’t erase their large deficit. Toronto also played without Kawhi Leonard, who missed his fourth straight game with a knee injury.

State of Play
  • Toronto has lost 3 of its last 4 games and opened a 4-game road trip with a defeat.
  • The Lakers bounced back from a 17-point loss to Golden State.
What’s Next

The Raptors visit the Clippers on Monday, while the Lakers host the Heat.

Bottom Line

Toronto showed fight late, but Doncic’s scoring and the Lakers’ ability to respond under pressure proved decisive.