Anthony Davis Powers Lakers to Thrilling 132-131 Win Over Raptors

Los Angeles, California – In a nail-biting encounter, Anthony Davis delivered a stellar performance, scoring 41 points and securing 11 rebounds, as the Los Angeles Lakers edged past the Toronto Raptors 132-131 on Tuesday night. This victory marked the Lakers’ first consecutive wins in over a month.

LeBron James complemented Davis’s efforts with a solid contribution of 22 points and 12 assists. The Lakers, fueled by Christian Wood’s 14 points and Cam Reddish’s 13, secured their fifth win in 15 games since winning the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament last month. Taurean Prince, Austin Reaves, and D’Angelo Russell each chipped in with 11 points, showcasing a balanced offensive effort for the Lakers who shot an impressive 54.3 percent from the field.

For the Raptors, Scottie Barnes led the charge with 26 points, while Pascal Siakam added 25. RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, recent additions from a trade with the New York Knicks, contributed 23 and 21 points, respectively, showcasing their impact on the team. Thaddeus Young, in his first start of the season, added 10 points.

The turning point in the game occurred when Quickley fouled out with a flagrant foul for an elbow to Cam Reddish’s chin with 3:52 remaining. The Lakers capitalized on this moment, going on a 7-3 run to take a 117-112 lead. Despite a late surge from the Raptors, including a game-tying 3-pointer from Barnes, an offensive foul on Barrett and clutch free throws by Davis secured the win for the Lakers.

The Lakers’ last 10 points were sealed with free throws, showcasing their composure down the stretch. Rui Hachimura missed his fourth consecutive game for the Lakers due to a left calf strain.

The Lakers, now finding their rhythm, aim to build on this momentum as they face the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The Raptors, on the other hand, will look to bounce back as they continue their road trip against the Clippers on Wednesday.