Doncic's 16 and Four Steals Give Lakers a 13-Point Lead

The Lakers finished the first quarter up 36-23, building a 13-point edge over Toronto. Luka Doncic drove the surge with 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three, plus four steals in 12 minutes. Los Angeles got timely support from Austin Reaves, who added five points, while the Raptors managed just 23 in the period. Scottie Barnes had five points and two assists for Toronto, but also committed four turnovers.