Luka Dončić scored 45 points and grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 131-125 on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, according to the NBA’s official play-by-play.
The victory gave Los Angeles a much-needed result after consecutive losses to Portland and Golden State, while Toronto remained competitive throughout behind a strong performance from Scottie Barnes.
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Luka Doncic: Luka Dončić sets the pace
Dončić shot 12-for-23 from the field, made eight of 12 three-point attempts and converted all 11 of his free throws, according to the NBA’s official box score.
He also finished with six assists and five steals in 35 minutes and 10 seconds, producing across nearly every major statistical category as the Lakers protected their home court.
The performance continued an explosive start to the 2026-27 season for Dončić, who entered the game as the NBA’s leading scorer after averaging more than 36 points through the Lakers’ opening games.
Dončić had missed Los Angeles’ October 28 game against the Clippers because of back tightness, but he returned to the lineup against Golden State on October 30 and remained available for Sunday’s matchup with Toronto.
Raptors stay within reach
Scottie Barnes led Toronto with 29 points, six rebounds and five assists while shooting 11-for-20 from the floor.
Barnes kept the Raptors close alongside RJ Barrett, who added 22 points, and Immanuel Quickley, who finished with 12 points and seven assists.
Toronto shot 53.8 per cent from the field and made 18 three-pointers, but the Raptors were unable to overcome Dončić’s individual production and the Lakers’ stronger free-throw shooting.
The Raptors also committed 22 turnovers, giving Los Angeles additional possessions in a game decided by six points.
What the result means
For the Lakers, the win provided a response after losses in which Dončić still produced big scoring numbers but could not secure the result.
Los Angeles lost 136-129 to Portland on October 27 despite 41 points from Dončić, then fell to Golden State on October 30.
The Lakers’ reliance on Dončić remains one of the defining features of their season, particularly after LeBron James’ departure and the team’s effort to build its offence around the Slovenian star.
Toronto entered the game without Kawhi Leonard, leaving Barnes with an even larger role as the Raptors’ primary offensive creator.
Barnes had scored a career-high 41 points against the Orlando Magic earlier in the week, but his 29-point effort against Los Angeles was not enough to produce another road victory.
What comes next
The game was part of the early regular-season schedule and carried added importance for both teams as they navigate the NBA Cup portion of the calendar.
Dončić’s health will remain an important storyline for Los Angeles after the recent back issue, although he was cleared to play and delivered a full workload against Toronto.
The Lakers will also look for more support around their star as the season progresses, while Toronto will need to reduce turnovers and find consistent secondary scoring when Leonard is unavailable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points did Luka Dončić score against the Raptors?
Luka Dončić scored 45 points in the Lakers’ 131-125 win over Toronto on November 1, 2026.
How many rebounds did Luka Dončić have?
Dončić recorded 15 rebounds, six assists and five steals.
How many points did Scottie Barnes score?
Scottie Barnes led Toronto with 29 points, along with six rebounds and five assists.
What was the final score of the Lakers-Raptors game?
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 131-125.
Was Luka Dončić dealing with an injury before the game?
Dončić had missed a game on October 28 because of back tightness, but he returned to action before facing Toronto and played on November 1.
Fact-Checked: The final score, player statistics and recent injury status were checked against NBA game data and official NBA player information. ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/lakers/game/0022600157-raptors-vs-lakers-los-angeles-ca-11-01-2026/box-score?utm_source=openai))
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