LOS ANGELES — LeBron James recorded his second consecutive triple-double and Anthony Davis scored 22 points before leaving the game with an eye injury in the third quarter during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 123-103 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Toronto Raptors.
Davis was hit in the face with Jakob Poeltl‘s free hand while blocking the Toronto center’s dunk attempt with 5:16 left in the third quarter. The nine-time All-Star, who entered the night as the NBA’s leading scorer, was ruled out after heading to the locker room.
James had 19 points, 16 assists – his highest number this season – and 10 rebounds in his third triple-double of the season, the 115th of his incomparable 22-year career.
Austin Reaves scored 27 points for the Lakers, who improved to 5-0 at home. Los Angeles also beat Toronto for the second time in nine days.
Chris Boucher and RJ Barrett each scored 18 points for the Raptors, who have lost four in a row and eight of nine.
Bronny James played the last 1:40.
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This story was translated from English by an AP editor with the help of a generative artificial intelligence tool.
