Doncic scores 45 as Lakers beat Raptors
Luka Doncic scored 45 points with 15 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated Toronto 131-125.
Luka Doncic posted 45 points and a season-high 15 rebounds to lead the Lakers to a 131-125 home win over Toronto. The Slovenian star hit eight three-pointers and delivered his fourth straight game with at least 37 points, extending his lead in the early scoring race.
Doncic has now scored 40 or more points 20 times in just 98 regular-season games with Los Angeles. Walker Kessler added 16 points and 15 rebounds, and Austin Reaves chipped in 19 for the Lakers (4-2).
Toronto's Scottie Barnes scored 29 and RJ Barrett 22 in the loss.
- 45
- Doncic points
- 15 (season-high)
- Doncic rebounds
- 8
- Three-pointers made
- 4-2
- Lakers record
Why it mattersDoncic is on pace for an extraordinary scoring season at a historic rate early in the campaign.
AustraliaNBA games draw significant Australian viewers, especially Lakers matchups. Doncic's dominance makes the team compelling viewing for basketball fans.
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