Doncic's 45-point outburst helped the Lakers defeat the Raptors 131-125.

November 2nd - The Lakers defeated the Raptors 131-125 . Doncic contributed 45 points , 15 rebounds , and 6 assists, while Reeves added 19 points , 3 rebounds, and 4 assists. For the Raptors, Barnes scored 29 points, 6 rebounds , and 5 assists, while Barrett contributed 22 points , 10 rebounds, and 5 assists.

In the first quarter, the Raptors scored consecutive points thanks to Walter's offense, while the Lakers relied on Doncic and Thybulle's outside shooting to close the gap. The Lakers then responded with three-pointers from Mamukaelashvili and Doncic, followed by a fast-break dunk from Vanderbilt. At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers led the Raptors 36-23 . In the second quarter, the Raptors scored again thanks to Barnes and Barrett, while the Lakers maintained their lead through Sexton and La Lavia. Doncic then hit a three-pointer to help the Raptors regain the lead. The Raptors went on a 7-0 run thanks to Shedder's scoring . At halftime, the Lakers led 66-54 .

After switching sides, the Raptors opened the scoring with a three-pointer from Walter, but the Lakers responded with Doncic drawing fouls and going to the free-throw line. Reeves and Thybulle also went on a 15-2 run from beyond the arc . At the end of the third quarter, the Lakers led 104-82 . In the final quarter, the Raptors narrowed the gap further after Barrett hit a three-pointer. The Lakers responded with a putback by Doncic and a layup by Reeves. Battier then hit consecutive three-pointers, but Doncic assisted Kessler for a dunk and secured the win with free throws. Ultimately, the Lakers defeated the Raptors 131-125 .

Raptors player statistics

Barnes 29 points , 6 rebounds , 5 assists; Barrett 22 points , 10 rebounds , 5 assists; Battier 20 points , 5 rebounds; Quickley 12 points , 6 rebounds, 7 assists; Walter 11 points, 4 rebounds , 2 assists; Shedder 9 points , 2 rebounds , 6 assists; Martin 5 points , 2 rebounds, 4 assists; Davis 5 points , 5 rebounds; Boyles 4 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Graves 3 points .

Lakers player statistics

Doncic 45 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists; Reeves 19 points, 3 rebounds , 4 assists; Kessler 16 points , 15 rebounds , 1 assist; Sexton 14 points , 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Mamukhrashvili 11 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist; Lalavia 8 points , 2 rebounds , 4 assists; Grimes 7 points , 1 rebound , 3 assists; Thybulle 6 points , 2 rebounds , 3 assists

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