Davis: 41 PTS, 11 REB, 6 AST, 13/17 FGM

LeBron James: 22 PTS, 12 AST, 5 REB, 8/17 FGMChristian Wood: 14 PTS, 23 MINCam Reddish: 13 PTS, 22 MINScottie Barnes: 22 PTS, 6 AST, 2 BLK, 11/20 FGMPascal Siakam: 25 PTS, 10/17 FGMRJ Barrett: 23 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST, 10/13 FGMImmanuel Quickley: 21 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 8/14 FGM, 26 MINWHAT A GAME! Lakers are back to .500 at 19-19!

L.A. (Associated Press) — In a game that took place on Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors by a score of 132-131. This victory was the first time in a month that the Lakers had won consecutive games. Anthony Davis scored 20 of his 41 points in a magnificent fourth quarter.

Immediately following their victory in the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament in December, the Los Angeles Lakers went on to record a record of 3-10. LeBron James led the team with 22 points and 12 assists. Sunday, the Lakers were able to hold off the Clippers and then outlast the Raptors, which allowed them to climb back to a.500 record (19-19).

Davis was able to carry the Lakers through the last stretch of the game against the Raptors, who were missing their starting center Jakob Poeltl due to an injury. Davis collected 11 rebounds, finished 13 for 17 from the field, and made 13 of 14 free throws. Davis finished off his outstanding effort by scoring ten points in the final minute and one second, including eight free throws that he made without missing a single one, and by blocking Scottie Barnes, which was a crucial play.

The Raptors, who had only lost for the second time in five games since acquiring RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley from New York in exchange for OG Anunoby, did not win the game. Barnes had 26 points, and Pascal Siakam had 25 points for the Raptors. Quickley had 21 points and four three-pointers for the Raptors, who were defeated by the Lakers on the road for the second time in their previous nine outings. Barrett scored 23 points for the Raptors, and Quickley had 21 points.

With 3 minutes and 52 seconds remaining in the game, he committed a flagrant foul by elbowing Cam Reddish in the face, which resulted in him being immediately fouled out. With one minute and eight seconds remaining, Gary Trent Jr. made a three-pointer that put the Raptors ahead by 121-120. However, Davis responded with a quick layup, then blocked Barnes’ jumper on the other end of the court, and then added two free throws a few moments later.

Due to an offensive foul committed by Barrett, Barnes was unable to make a three-point shot that would have tied the game with 24.8 seconds remaining. Los Angeles was able to maintain their lead despite the fact that Toronto’s Dennis Schroder and Trent made three-point shots in the final four seconds of the game. Davis and Austin Reaves eventually combined to make ten consecutive free throws in the final 34 seconds of the game.

After suffering a sprained left ankle during a victory over Golden State on Sunday, Poeltl was unable to participate in the game because he was sidelined indefinitely. The product of the University of Utah is now leading the NBA in shooting % (68.5), averaging 10.6 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, and he is also the leader in scoring.

A total of ten points and six assists were recorded by Schroder in the game against the squad that he had spent two of the previous three seasons with. An unintentional three-pointer was made by Schroder with four seconds remaining on the clock; nevertheless, Davis made two more free throws before Trent made his three-pointer at the buzzer..

With a remarkable first quarter performance, Davis scored 16 points while shooting 7 of 9 from the field. After that, Toronto increased their use of zone defense, which resulted in Davis becoming frustrated more frequently and enabled them to keep the game tight throughout.

Rui Hachimura has been out for the fourth consecutive game due to a calf issue; but, according to Lakers coach Darvin Ham, the forward’s condition is showing signs of improvement.

Otto Porter Jr., who plays for Toronto, also missed his fifth consecutive game due to an injured right knee at the same time.