NBA · Final Recap
Doncic's 45 and 15 Lift Lakers Through Raptors' 43-Point Rally
November 2, 2026 · 4:36 AM
Luka Doncic poured in 45 points as the Lakers built a 22-point lead and held off Toronto's fourth-quarter surge for a 131-125 win.
The Lakers took a 66-54 halftime lead and extended it to 104-82 after three quarters, then had to withstand Toronto's 43-27 fourth. Luka Doncic led the way with 45 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, five steals and one block, shooting 12-of-23 from the field, 8-of-12 from three and 13-of-13 at the line while committing seven turnovers. Walker Kessler added 16 points on 6-of-6 shooting, 15 rebounds, one assist, one steal and three blocks, with two turnovers. Austin Reaves scored 19 on 6-of-16 shooting, adding three rebounds and four assists with three turnovers. Scottie Barnes paced Toronto with 29 points on 11-of-20 shooting, six rebounds, five assists and two steals, but had five turnovers. RJ Barrett had 22 points on 9-of-18 shooting, 10 rebounds and five assists, while Jamison Battle supplied 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting, including 4-of-10 from three, plus five rebounds. Toronto's 43-point final quarter cut the gap, but the Lakers held on to win 131-125.
Key Performers
Luka Doncic, Lakers: 45 PTS, 15 REB, 6 AST, 5 STL, 1 BLK; 12-23 FG, 8-12 3PT, 13-13 FT; 7 TO Walker Kessler, Lakers: 16 PTS, 15 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 3 BLK; 6-6 FG; 2 TO Scottie Barnes, Raptors: 29 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 2 STL; 11-20 FG; 5 TO
Standings Impact
The Lakers improve to 6-2, while the Raptors fall to 3-4. The supplied power index lists Los Angeles eighth and Toronto 14th.
DYMA Insight
Los Angeles built a 22-point cushion with a 38-28 third quarter. Toronto poured in 43 points in the fourth, but still came up six short.