Lakers surge past Raptors 131-125 as Luka Doncic drops 45 points with 15 rebounds, six assists and five steals, hitting eight of 12 threes. Despite a 26‑point lead, LA rolls to 5-2 after a sloppy 24‑turnover night. Meanwhile, Bulls weigh starting Nic Claxton after his hamstring heals against Jalen Smith, who averages 12 points and 8.8 rebounds in a 1‑5 team struggling with 52.3 paint points allowed per game. Nets break a five‑game skid with a 98-90 win at Indiana, looking to capitalize on momentum before a back‑to‑back against the Knicks. All three teams face key decisions ahead of upcoming matchups.
The Lakers bounce back with a 112‑102 win over the Raptors, highlighted by Luka Dončić’s historic 45‑point, 15‑rebound, 6‑assist line that earns him an A+ grade and a new NBA record for a 45‑point game with 5+ threes, 5+ steals and 5+ rebounds. Walker Kessler posts a double‑double (16 points, 15 boards) for an A‑, while Austin Reaves contributes 19 points late to seal the game, receiving a C+. Bench scorer Sandro Mamukelashvili adds 11 points (B), but Quentin Grimes struggles (D+). The Lakers’ defense forces nine Raptors turnovers in the first quarter, setting the tone for the victory.
Luka Dončić showed a dramatic defensive upgrade in the Lakers’ 131‑125 win over the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 1, 2026. Beyond his 45 points, eight 3‑pointers and league‑leading 36.2 PPG, he recorded 15 defensive rebounds, five steals and three drawn charges in 35 minutes. Dončić credited a personal initiative to improve his defense, and coach JJ Redick and teammate Walker Kessler praised his on‑ball pressure and high‑IQ positioning. The Lakers posted a +87 net rating with him on the floor, suggesting his all‑around play could finally bolster his MVP case.
Although the Lakers came away with a gritty win on Sunday, JJ Redick was in disbelief with the quality of officiating during the game.
The Lakers' superstar Luka Doncic makes his feelings known after dropping 45 points in an explosive two-way performance against the Raptors tonight.
The Los Angeles Lakers had to do it the hard way against the stubborn Toronto Raptors as they survived a rally to earn their 5th win of the season.
The Raptors fall 131-125 to the Lakers on Nov. 1, exposing a growing pattern of perimeter‑defense lapses. Despite a spirited effort—Scottie Barnes posted 29 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and RJ Barrett added 22 points with three steals—the team shot only 43% overall and 31% from three, while LA hit 60% from deep. Luka Dončić’s 45 points on 66% three‑point shooting highlighted Toronto’s vulnerability to volume scoring guards. Positive signs include increased three‑point attempts, strong rebounding, and the bench stepping up, but defensive consistency on the outside remains the season‑long concern.
Luka Doncic continued his MVP-level play with 45 points and 15 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 131-125 on Sunday night.
Yaxel Lendeborg claims underwhelming performance against the Lakers pushed him to pull off the 37-point outburst he had tonight against the Clippers.
Luka Doncic ignites the Los Angeles Lakers with a historic 45‑point, 15‑rebound, six‑assist, five‑steal line as they defeat the Toronto Raptors 131‑125 at Crypto.com Arena. The 27‑year‑old becomes the first NBA player ever to post those exact stats, marking his 20th 40‑point effort and the first 40‑point, 10‑rebound, five‑steal game for the Lakers since the 1982‑83 season. The Lakers improve to 5‑2, while the Raptors slip to 3‑3. Supporting performances include Austin Reaves (19 points) and Walker Kessler (16 points, 15 rebounds). Doncic now leads the league with 37.7 points per game.
Luka Dončić has been cooking to start the 2026-27 season. The Toronto Raptors were just the latest team to get barbecued.
Luka Dončić ignites the Los Angeles Lakers in a 131‑125 win over the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 1, 2026. The Slovenian star drops 40 points, including four first‑quarter threes and a record‑setting line of 20 points, 5 rebounds, 5 three‑pointers and 5 steals in a half—the first such stat combo since the play‑by‑play era began. He also tallies four steals and four threes in the opening period, sparking a 10‑0 run that gives LA a 36‑23 lead. The Lakers force 15 turnovers and score 37 bench points, while Toronto fights back to narrow the gap late. Despite a foul trouble, Dončić finishes with 35 points, leading the Lakers to their bounce‑back victory after a loss to Golden State.
The Lakers edge the Raptors 131‑125 on Nov. 2, 2026. RJ Barrett rebounds with 22 points and a double‑double after early foul trouble, while Scottie Barnes leads Toronto with 29 points despite a turnover‑heavy start. Jamison Battle sparks a brief rally, adding 20 points and key three‑pointers, but the Raptors fall short. Bench contributions include Ja’Kobe Walter’s hot start and Immanuel Quickley’s solid defense and playmaking. The loss highlights inconsistent play from Collin Murray‑Boyles and a modest showing from Trayce Jackson‑Davis.
The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night behind a monster two-way performance from Luka Doncic.
Luka Doncic dominates the Lakers' 131-125 win over the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 2, 2026, shrugging off Scottie Barnes' attempts to draw a foul. The Slovenian star posts a historic line—45 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals, 1 block—shooting 12‑of‑23 FG, 8‑of‑12 3‑pts, and 13‑of‑13 free throws, the first such stat line in NBA history. His early burst of 16 points in the first quarter helps Los Angeles snap a slump after a loss to Golden State, improving the Lakers to 5‑2.
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the brink of a $12.5 billion sale as Mark Walter and buyer Josh Kushner finalize terms and prepare for NBA approval, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Kushner has now secured the necessary funding, ending earlier doubts. Meanwhile, the Buss family feud intensifies: Jeanie Buss accuses siblings Joey and Jesse of “cloak and dagger” tactics in a court filing, claiming they aim to force a sale of the family stake and strip her of the governor role. The legal battle over the trust and voting rights adds drama as the franchise’s ownership transition looms.
Coach JJ Redick explains Lakers guard Austin Reaves' recent turnover woes ahead of the Raptors game. Reaves logged eight turnovers in back‑to‑back losses, including a 112‑95 defeat to Golden State, prompting him to call himself "terrible." Redick cites Reaves facing multiple help defenders and misreading second‑body situations in pick‑and‑rolls, compounded by the Lakers' influx of nine new rotation players. The coach urges faster reads and better chemistry with teammates like Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton. Despite a steadier first half against the Raptors, Reaves must cut his turnover rate, now 4.8 per game, to keep the revamped Lakers competitive.
Luka Doncian dazzles the Lakers with a 24‑point, eight‑rebound, four‑assist first half against the Toronto Raptors, shooting 7‑of‑12 overall and a sizzling 6‑of‑7 from three to give Los Angeles a 66‑54 lead at halftime. Doncian now tops the league at 36.2 PPG, following recent explosions of 52, 41 and 37 points, though the Lakers have gone 1‑2 in those games. The piece highlights the need for additional scoring support beyond Doncian and Austin Reeves to sustain the team’s success.
The Lakers' $12.5 billion ownership sale accelerates as Mark Walter and buyer Josh Kushner finalize terms, pending NBA approval, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. Meanwhile, Jeanie Buss files a court complaint alleging a “cloak and dagger” conspiracy by siblings Joey and Jesse to force her out as governor amid the family stake sale. On the court, rookie wing Cameron Carr is cleared from the injury list for a season debut against the Raptors after an oblique strain, while Ziaire Williams sits out his third straight game with a managed foot soreness. Jarred Vanderbilt, after four DNP‑CDs, logs 21 minutes versus the Clippers, showcasing his rebounding grit and expressing readiness for a bigger role.
The Heat's Erik Spoelstra and Bam Adebayo reflect on how they plan to stop Luka Doncic tomorrow night when they face the Lakers.
Lakers forward Ziaire Williams will miss his third straight game, sitting out the Sunday matchup against Toronto as coach JJ Redick emphasizes a cautious approach amid a tight back‑to‑back schedule. Redick describes the foot issue as mild morning soreness, noting the player feels better but needs rest. Williams, the No. 10 pick in 2021, started the season strong, averaging a career‑high 11.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals while shooting 57.1% overall and 46.7% from three in his first four games. He could return Monday, Nov. 2, versus Miami.
Luka Dončić scored 37 points in the Lakers’ 2‑0 season loss to the Golden State Warriors, but the team struggled when opponents blitzed his pick‑and‑roll with two defenders. Dončić warned that the Lakers must convert the resulting 4‑on‑3 advantage into scores and improve chemistry with rookie center Walker Kessler. Fellow forward Jake LaRavia echoed the need to take open shots rather than gamble on low‑percentage attempts. Both players acknowledge that early-season growing pains are expected, and that fixing the blitz defense issue could unlock the Lakers’ offensive potential.
The Lakers host the Raptors on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at 9 PM ET in a cross‑conference showdown at Crypto.com Arena. Los Angeles, 4‑2 after a 112‑95 loss to Golden State, leans on Luka Dončić’s 36‑point average, Austin Reaves’ 24 points and interior presence Walker Kessler. Toronto, 3‑2, seeks redemption after a 121‑114 defeat to Orlando, with Scottie Barnes’ 41‑point effort, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley carrying the load while Kawhi Leonard sits out. The game airs on Spectrum SportsNet and streams free on DIRECTV.
The Warriors host the Clippers at Chase Center on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET. Golden State rides a 3‑3 start, highlighted by Stephen Curry’s 44‑point outburst vs. Minnesota and 31 points against the Lakers in a 112‑95 win. The Clippers slump to 1‑4 after a 127‑101 loss to Minnesota, with Darius Garland averaging over 20 points despite injuries to Ingram and Beal. The game airs on NBC Sports Bay Area/ClipperVision and streams live on Fubo (free trial available).
Jeanie Buss says her siblings are secretly plotting to oust her as the Los Angeles Lakers' governor. In a Wednesday filing, she claims they’re using private talks and media leaks to sell the family's remaining 17.82% stake to an investment group led by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. The dispute hinges on a 2017 court order that allegedly forces co‑trustees Joey and Janie Buss to keep Jeanie in control, while her brothers argue their voting rights are protected. Each sibling could pocket about $371 million from the sale. A hearing is set for Dec. 8 as settlement talks continue.