Raptors
LakersThe Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 131-125 on Sunday, November 1, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.
The Lakers led 66-54 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 36-23. The biggest lead for the Lakers was 26 points; the Raptors led by as many as 5.
Top performers
Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 45 points on 12-of-23 shooting, including 8 3-pointers, with 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Austin Reaves added 19 points. For the Raptors, Scottie Barnes had 29 points on 11-of-20 shooting, with 6 rebounds and 5 assists. RJ Barrett added 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Luka Doncic (45 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists); RJ Barrett (22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists); Walker Kessler (16 points and 15 rebounds).
- Luka Doncic (LAL): 45 PTS, 15 REB, 6 AST, 12-23 FG, 35 MIN
- Scottie Barnes (TOR): 29 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 11-20 FG, 36 MIN
- RJ Barrett (TOR): 22 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST, 9-18 FG, 32 MIN
- Jamison Battle (TOR): 20 PTS, 5 REB, 0 AST, 7-14 FG, 17 MIN
- Austin Reaves (LAL): 19 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST, 6-16 FG, 39 MIN
- Walker Kessler (LAL): 16 PTS, 15 REB, 1 AST, 6-6 FG, 31 MIN
By the numbers
The Lakers shot 53.8% from the field (43-of-80) and went 18-of-37 from three-point range; the Raptors shot 42.9% and went 17-of-54 from deep. The Lakers committed 24 turnovers, which the Raptors turned into 30 points. Assists: Lakers 26, Raptors 35.
Context
The Lakers improved to 5-2, while the Raptors fell to 3-3, their second loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Lakers visit the Suns on Sunday, Nov 15; the Raptors visit the 76ers on Thursday, Nov 12.
Attendance: 19,057 at Crypto.com Arena. Officials: Brian Forte, Tyler Ford and Catherine Chang.