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Doncic showed enthusiasm and scored 45 points, 15 rebounds and 5 steals, leading the Lakers to a big lead in the first three quarters. Although they were approached by the Raptors in the final quarter, they still managed to pull out a thrilling 131:125 victory.
lakers team stardoncic (Luka Doncic) The Raptors continued their first-down scoring performance. He scored 16 points in the first quarter and made 8 of his first 9 three-pointers. In the end, he scored a season-high 45 points and a season-high 15 rebounds. He also had 6 assists and 5 steals. With his all-round performance, he led the team to defeat the Raptors 131:125.
Doncic showed off his hot touch in the first quarter. He made 3 of his first 4 three-point shots, giving the team a 31:14 lead. Then came a tough layoff. During the countdown period, he made a shot outside 45 degrees to the right and made a rebound. In a single quarter, he scored 16 points on 4 of 5 outside shots. He also had 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals, giving the Lakers a lead of 36:23.
The Raptors had 9 turnovers in the first quarter. The turnover rate began to decline in the second quarter, but the defense failed to stop the Lakers. The Purple and Gold Army scored more than 30 points in three consecutive quarters, leading by 26 points.
Doncic, one of the keys to the Lakers’ absolute lead, hit 8 three-pointers in the first three quarters and missed only 1 of the first 9 shots. Although three subsequent attempts failed, he still recorded his 20th game with more than 40 points in a Lakers jersey.
Austin Reaves also scored 19 points in the first for the Lakers, and center Walker Kessler had 16 points and 15 rebounds. However, after the Lakers suffered a huge upset from the Warriors in the previous game, they were almost defeated by the Raptors in the first game. The substitute player scored 11 points in the last 40 seconds of the fourth quarter, allowing the main force that was preparing to rest to return to the game.
With Kawhi Leonard missing due to injury, Scottie Barnes scored 29 points, the most for the Raptors, and RJ Barrett added 22 points.
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Doncic scored 45 points, the second highest score this season, and also had 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. He showed his overall dominance and led the Lakers to victory with efficient outside firepower.
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Doncic scored 16 points in the first quarter, hitting 8 of his first 9 three-pointers, giving the team a lead of 36:23 in a single quarter; The Lakers scored more than 30 points in the first three quarters, leading by 26 points.
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In the last quarter, the Raptors relied on the firepower of their substitutes to narrow the gap, and even allowed the main force to return to the court to challenge. In the end, the Lakers relied on important points and stable rhythm to end the game with a thrilling 131:125.
