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Doncic has 45 points, 15 rebounds as Lakers bounce Raptors 131-125

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Beacham, G. (2026, November 2). Doncic has 45 points, 15 rebounds as Lakers bounce Raptors 131-125. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/luka-doncic-has-45-points-15-rebounds-while-leading-lakers-to-131-125-victory-over-raptors/article_f879434d-d82d-5bbd-b769-60655254bd45.html

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Luka Doncic scored 45 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and made eight three-pointers as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 131-125 in an NBA game on Sunday night. Despite a strong comeback attempt by the Raptors near the end of the game, Doncic helped secure the win with clutch late-game scoring. Scottie Barnes led Toronto with 29 points while RJ Barrett added 22 for the Raptors, who are currently on a four-game road trip.

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On November 2, 2026, Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Doncic had an impressive performance with 45 points, a season-high 15 rebounds, six assists, and five steals. He hit eight 3-pointers and scored at least 37 points for the fourth consecutive game. The Lakers' lead was reduced to single digits late in the game but Doncic's crucial play helped secure the win. Austin Reaves contributed with 19 points, while Walker Kessler added 16 points and 15 rebounds. Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 29 points and RJ Barrett scored 22.

Written for “Luka Doncic Heroics Lead Lakers Win” on 2026-11-02, grounded in this article and the 2 other(s) covering the same event.

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Narrative

The Raptors’ reserves then scored 11 points in 40 seconds after the Lakers removed their starters with 1:43 to play, trimming their 16-point deficit to 125-120 and forcing Doncic, Reaves and Kessler to return for the final few possessions.

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2026-11-02 · Toronto Star

Doncic has 45 points, 15 rebounds as Lakers bounce Raptors 131-125 · assertive framing

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic had 45 points, a season-high 15 rebounds, six assists and five steals in another prolific performance while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. asserted

Doncic → have → night

Doncic hit eight 3-pointers and increased his early lead in the NBA scoring race by dropping at least 37 points in his fourth consecutive game. asserted

Doncic → hit → game

The Slovenian superstar hit that mark in the first three quarters against Toronto, and he preserved the win late while scoring 40 or more points for the 20th time in his 98 regular-season games with the Lakers. asserted

he → hit → Lakers

Austin Reaves scored 19 points and Walker Kessler had 16 points and 15 rebounds for the Lakers, who rebounded nicely from a 17-point loss at Golden State on Friday in which they blew a 25-point lead. asserted

they → score → lead

Scottie Barnes scored 29 points and RJ Barrett added 22 for the Raptors, who opened a four-game road trip with their third loss in four games. asserted

who → score → games

The Lakers led Toronto 102-76 with 90 seconds left in the third quarter, but the Raptors trimmed the deficit to single digits before Doncic and Reaves led a quick 9-1 rally. asserted

Doncic → lead → rally

Lakers → score → possessions

Kawhi Leonard missed his fourth straight game for Toronto with a knee injury. asserted

Leonard → miss → injury

He also won’t play in front of any disgruntled Clippers fans when the Raptors visit the Intuit Dome on Monday. asserted

Raptors → play → Monday

Doncic produced at least 40 points, 10 rebounds and five steals for the second time with the Lakers, who haven’t had another player hit all of those marks in a game since the 1982-83 season. asserted

player → produce → season

Doncic had yet another monster first quarter, scoring 16 points with four 3-pointers. asserted

Doncic → have → pointers

Cameron Carr, the Lakers’ first-round pick, made his NBA debut in the final 1:43. asserted

Carr → make → 1:43

He missed the first six games with an oblique muscle injury. asserted

He → miss → injury