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Hachimura’s Buzzer-Beater Lifts Lakers Past Raptors as Reaves Scores 44 Without Dončić

Los Angeles heads to Boston and Philadelphia with Luka Dončić still out for personal reasons.

TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 1: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles against Ochai Agbaji #30 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on November 1, 2024 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
Dec 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) controls the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) celebrates with, from top left, teammates Austin Reaves, Jake LaRavia and Deandre Ayton after making the game-winning 3-point shot as time expired in their 123-120 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night in Toronto. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Austin Reaves powered the offense with 44 points on 13-of-21 shooting, including a 22-point third quarter.
  • Rui Hachimura buried a game-winning three at the horn to clinch a 123-120 victory in Toronto.
  • LeBron James’ long double-digit scoring streak ended at 1,297 games as he finished with eight points.
  • Luka Dončić was away for personal reasons with no set return date, with multiple outlets reporting he traveled to Slovenia for the birth of his second child.
  • Marcus Smart missed a fourth straight game for lower-back injury management after “unremarkable” imaging, and Toronto was also without Jakob Poeltl (back) and RJ Barrett (knee).