Key Takeaways:
- Luka Doncic registered 25 points and seven assists, returning to action after missing Saturday’s defeat at Portland
- LeBron James added 24 points, seven assists, and played consecutive games for only the second time this season
- Deandre Ayton produced 25 points with 13 rebounds for the Lakers as Toronto suffered back-to-back losses for the first time in four weeks
Match Analysis
The Lakers rediscovered their winning touch with a 110-93 triumph over the Toronto Raptors. Key contributions from Luka Doncic, who notched 25 points and seven assists—including five shots from beyond the arc—after sitting out Saturday’s encounter in Portland, provided the Lakers with renewed impetus. LeBron James matched the energy with 24 points and seven assists, demonstrating his endurance by featuring in consecutive games for just the second time this season and the second occasion this week.
Deandre Ayton delivered an outstanding performance on his return from a knee injury, tallying 25 points and 13 rebounds. Ayton was flawless from the field, converting all 10 of his attempts in what marked his most prolific scoring night since 3 November. The Lakers, who have struggled in recent games, secured only their second victory in seven outings and completed their stint at Crypto.com Arena before departing on a demanding eight-game, 15-day road trip.
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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 19, 2026
Raptors’ Effort and Turning Point
Toronto were competitive, led by Scottie Barnes who finished with 22 points and nine rebounds. Sandro Mamukelashvili posted 20 points and Brandon Ingram—once drafted by the Lakers—supplied 19 points and seven assists. The Raptors, however, faltered late, succumbing to a fourth-quarter surge by Los Angeles that began with consecutive baskets from James to put the hosts up 91-80. That run swiftly extended to nine unanswered points, while the Raptors were kept scoreless for three and a half minutes as the Lakers seized control.
The defeat marked the Raptors’ second consecutive loss, following Friday’s home setback against the Clippers, and was the first time in four weeks they have dropped back-to-back games. This fixture also opened a challenging five-game road swing for Toronto.
Statistical Highlights
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | Lakers | 25 | 2 | 7 |
| LeBron James | Lakers | 24 | 4 | 7 |
| Deandre Ayton | Lakers | 25 | 13 | 1 |
| Scottie Barnes | Raptors | 22 | 9 | 3 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | Raptors | 20 | 6 | 2 |
| Brandon Ingram | Raptors | 19 | 6 | 7 |
Noteworthy Moments and Next Fixtures
During the first half, Doncic collected his 12th technical foul of the season for disputing a decision, now trailing only Phoenix’ Dillon Brooks league-wide in this metric.
The Raptors will continue their road trip at Golden State on Tuesday night. The Lakers are set to face Denver away from home, also on Tuesday night.
