Lakers edge Raptors 131-125 as Doncic drops 45, 15 rebounds

Raptors fall short in Los Angeles

The Toronto Raptors fell 131-125 to the host Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at crypto.com Arena. The defeat leaves the visiting squad with a 3-3 record, while the home team improves to 5-2. Attendance at the venue reached 19,057 for the contest.

Doncic dominates the box score

Luka Doncic was the defining force for the Lakers, finishing with a game-high 45 points. He also grabbed 15 rebounds and dished out six assists. The Lakers capitalized on his efficiency to secure the win, outscoring the Raptors in the first, second, and third quarters.

Toronto’s offense was led by Scottie Barnes, who scored 29 points. RJ Barrett contributed 10 rebounds for the visitors, while Immanuel Quickley provided seven assists.

Quarter-by-quarter breakdown

The Lakers took an early lead, finishing the first quarter ahead 36-23. They maintained control in the second period, extending their advantage to lead 66-54 at the half. The home team continued their dominance in the third quarter, outscoring Toronto 38-28 to enter the final frame with a 104-82 lead.

The Raptors mounted a fourth-quarter rally, outscoring the Lakers 43-27 in the final period, but the deficit proved too large to overcome. The final score remained 131-125 in favor of Los Angeles.

Key scoring moments

The game featured numerous three-pointers from both sides. For the Lakers, players like Austin Reaves and Quentin Grimes added from deep, while the Raptors relied on Ja'Kobe Walter and Immanuel Quickley for perimeter scoring. The Lakers’ balanced attack, anchored by Doncic’s inside and outside shooting, proved decisive.

The Raptors’ fourth-quarter surge included a 26-foot three-pointer by Jamison Battle and a dunk by Jaden Bradley, but these efforts could not erase the 22-point cushion built earlier. The Lakers’ defense held firm enough to protect the lead, securing the victory in front of the home crowd.

Sources

ESPN