NBA · Night in Review

Doncic’s 45-Point Night Powers Lakers Past Toronto

November 2, 2026 · 4:36 AM

Luka Doncic’s 45-point performance led the Lakers to a 131-125 win, while Brooklyn delivered the slate’s model-tagged upset.

Luka Doncic poured in 45 points as the Lakers beat Toronto 131-125, shooting 12-for-23 from the field and 8-for-12 from three. He added 15 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals and 1 block, though he committed 7 turnovers. Walker Kessler went 6-for-6 for 16 points and 15 rebounds, with 3 blocks, while Toronto’s RJ Barrett had 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Brooklyn delivered the slate’s model-tagged upset, beating Indiana 98-90 as Michael Porter Jr. scored 23 points on 7-for-16 shooting and Julius Randle added 20. Day’Ron Sharpe posted 15 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists on 5-for-7 shooting, and Nolan Traoré chipped in 16 points and 6 assists. Andrew Nembhard led Indiana with 23 points on 7-for-19 shooting, plus 4 assists, 1 steal and 3 turnovers. Tomorrow’s top matchup is Oklahoma City Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers. Scoreboard TOR 125, LAL 131 BKN 98, IND 90 BOS 108, ORL 97 LAC 112, GSW 124

Key Performers

Luka Doncic (LAL): 45 PTS, 12-23 FG, 15 REB, 6 AST Jayson Tatum (BOS): 32 PTS, 8-19 FG, 4 REB, 7 AST Yaxel Lendeborg (GSW): 37 PTS, 13-19 FG, 4 REB, 6 AST Walker Kessler (LAL): double-double, 16 PTS, 15 REB, 1 AST RJ Barrett (TOR): double-double, 22 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST

Standings Impact

Brooklyn’s 98-90 win over Indiana was the slate’s model-tagged upset. The supplied data does not include standings records or movement.

DYMA Insight

Doncic’s 45 points and 5 steals headlined the night, while Kessler made all 6 of his field-goal attempts. Brooklyn’s win featured a balanced frontcourt punch from Porter Jr. and Sharpe, who combined for 38 points and 22 rebounds.