In a thrilling matchup, the Los Angeles Lakers secured a 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors, with Anthony Davis leading the charge with 38 points and 12 rebounds. LeBron James also contributed significantly, scoring 27 points along with 10 assists.
Despite being shorthanded due to injuries, the Raptors fought hard, with RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl each recording double-doubles. Barrett scored 33 points and dished out a career-high 12 assists, while Poeltl added 19 points and 12 rebounds.
The Lakers capitalized on their free-throw opportunities, hitting 36 of 41 attempts, which helped offset their shooting struggles in the second half. The Raptors, missing key players, showed resilience but ultimately fell short.
