**Game Recap: Lakers vs. Raptors**
The Los Angeles Lakers claimed a 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, led by Anthony Davis’s season-high 38 points and 12 rebounds. LeBron James also made a big impact with 27 points and 10 assists, while Austin Reaves contributed 20 points, and D’Angelo Russell added 19.
Despite building a 26-point lead, the Lakers faced a determined second-half comeback by the Raptors but held on for their fourth straight win against Toronto.
For the Raptors, RJ Barrett led with a season-high 33 points and a career-high 12 assists, though Toronto extended their losing streak to four games. Gradey Dick scored a career-high 31 points, and Jakob Poeltl recorded 19 points with 12 rebounds. Lakers rookie Bronny James checked in for the final 7.6 seconds after scoring his first career basket earlier in the week.
**Takeaways**
- **Lakers:** This win marked their first road victory of the season, rebounding from losses in Phoenix and Cleveland.
- **Raptors:** Rookie Ja’Kobe Walter made his debut, finishing with five points in 20 minutes after missing early games due to a shoulder injury.
**Key Moment**
The Raptors cut the lead to 104-98 in the fourth quarter, but Max Christie’s free throws and consecutive 3-pointers from Rui Hachimura restored a double-digit lead for Los Angeles.
**Key Stat**
The Lakers capitalized at the line, shooting 36 for 41 on free throws compared to the Raptors' 11 for 13.
**Up Next**
The Raptors will honor Vince Carter by retiring his jersey during halftime on Saturday against Sacramento, while the Lakers head to Detroit for their next game on Monday.