Overview
- Deandre Ayton posted 25 points and 13 rebounds on 10-for-10 shooting, becoming the third Laker with a 10+ FGA perfect game and 10+ boards, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Mitch Kupchak.
- Luka Dončić returned from groin soreness to log 25 points and seven assists, saying the injury feels “OK, not bad” after being listed as questionable.
- LeBron James scored 24 and suited up on the second night of a back-to-back after stating he will be a game-time decision for such sets the rest of the season.
- Los Angeles held Toronto to a season-low 93 points for the Raptors, using improved defense and a second-quarter zone to snap a two-game slide and move to 25-16.
- Dončić, Ayton and Jaxson Hayes all returned after missing the Portland loss, as JJ Redick weighs rotation choices with a lengthy road swing opening in Denver.