Doncic's 45 points help Lakers hold off Raptors rally
15 sourcesUpdated Nov 2, 20261 min read
Luka Doncic scored 45 points with 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals as the Lakers beat the Raptors 131-125 on Nov. 1, 2026. He started with 16 points and 4 steals in the first quarter and took two charges in the first five minutes after an early 5-0 Raptors lead. The Lakers answered with a 23-6 run and led by 26. Doncic made 8 of 12 threes and all 13 free throws. The NBA said he was the first player with 45-plus points, 15-plus rebounds, 5-plus assists, 5-plus steals and 5-plus threes in a game. Doncic said he took a step forward on defense this year. Walker Kessler called five steals and three charges incredible and said Doncic does not get enough credit. JJ Redick said taking a charge is a form of leadership. Darko Rajakovic said Doncic looks healthy and was outstanding. Toronto rallied within five late. Doncic hit a reverse layup off the bench that stopped a Raptors run. Jaden Bradley's three-point play cut it to 125-120 with 43.7 seconds left. Austin Reaves scored 19. Scottie Barnes had 29 and RJ Barrett 22. Lakers had 24 turnovers; Raptors 22 offensive rebounds for 37 second-chance points. No factual disputes found. Lakers are 5-2; Raptors 3-3.
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Lakers showed some grit holding the lead after letting Toronto climb back in like that.
Toronto got within striking distance late but that 26-point hole was just too much even with Barnes going for 29.
Doncic put up 45 and 15 rebounds and still needed every bit of it to close out the Raptors.
