LeBron James scored 23 points, Anthony Davis added 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 128-111 on Tuesday night. This win marks their seventh victory in the last eight games.
D’Angelo Russell had an impressive performance, making 7 out of 14 shots from the 3-point range, scoring a total of 25 points. Rui Hachimura contributed 14 points, while Max Christie added 12 points to the Lakers’ scoreboard, adding to the Raptors’ struggles with their 14th consecutive loss.
LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, showcased his prowess by shooting 10 out of 12 from the field and providing nine assists.
In the previous game against Brooklyn, James equaled his career-best with nine 3-pointers. However, against the Raptors, he attempted only one shot from beyond the arc, which he made in the third quarter.
Anthony Davis didn’t play in the fourth quarter, while LeBron James exited the game with 9:22 remaining, with the Lakers comfortably leading by 27 points (109-82). The Lakers will face the Washington Wizards in their next game on Wednesday night.