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LeBron's triple-double provides spark in Lakers' win, but AD exits with eye injury

Published November 11, 2024, 2:00 PM â—Ź NBA.com Philippines Staff
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The Lakers win back-to-back games at home, but lose Anthony Davis early due to an accidental poke to the eye.

Back-to-back triple-doubles for LeBron James. Photo (c) Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers staged an impressive second-half turnaround to defeat the Toronto Raptors 123-103, erasing a 10-point deficit to secure back-to-back wins and improve to 6-4 this NBA season.

LeBron James recorded his second consecutive triple-double, finishing with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and a season-high 16 assists, orchestrating a dominant Lakers offense that outscored Toronto by 22 points in the second half.

 


 

Anthony Davis contributed 22 points before exiting in the third quarter due to an eye injury after being inadvertently poked by Jakob Pöltl while blocking a dunk attempt. 

Austin Reaves stepped up in Davis' absence, leading all Lakers scorers with 27 points, including 22 in the second half, as Los Angeles took control. D’Angelo Russell added 15 points off the bench, providing additional firepower.

 


 

The Lakers seized the lead late in the third quarter with a three-pointer from Dalton Knecht and never looked back, maintaining their momentum through the final quarter. 

Meanwhile, the Raptors, who led by as many as 10 points in the first half, couldn’t sustain their lead despite six players scoring in double figures.

Chris Boucher and RJ Barrett each scored 18 points for the Raptors, who fell to 2-9.

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[Editor's note: This article was generated by a member of the One Sports Digital team using AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]