Raptors Defeat Lakers, 107-92
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 107-92, in Orlando on Saturday.

It took seven ties and 10 lead changes to determine a winner in this game, with Toronto riding a 35-22 fourth quarter to their victory. In fact, their largest lead of the game was 16 points, coming in the final seconds. That capped off a 66-48 second half. Toronto held Los Angeles to just 35 percent from the field, 25 percent from three-point range and 73 percent from the free-throw line. In addition, the Raptors won the rebounding battle, 51-40, while out-assisting the Lakers, 24-17.

The Lakers (50-14) were led by LeBron James, who tallied 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Anthony Davis finished with just 14 points, six rebounds, three assists and three blocks. Kyle Kuzma led the bench with 16 points and four boards. Dion Waiters had 12 points, three rebounds and two assists. None of those players cracked 50 percent shooting.

The Raptors (46-18) were led by Kyle Lowry and his 33 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. OG Anunoby totaled 23 points, four rebounds and two steals. Pascal Siakam collected 15 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks while Fred VanVleet amassed 13 points, five rebounds and 11 assists.

Both teams will return to action on Monday, with Toronto facing the Miami Heat and Los Angeles playing the Utah Jazz.
Posted on: 8/1/2020 8:25 PM
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