Lakers vs Raptors Highlights: Luka Doncic Makes NBA History With 45 Points, 15 Rebounds and 5 Steals

Luka Doncic’s 45-Point Masterclass Powers Lakers Past Raptors in 131-125 Thriller

Luka Doncic continued his remarkable start to the NBA season, delivering a historic performance as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 131-125 on Sunday night. The Slovenian superstar finished with 45 points, a season-best 15 rebounds, six assists and five steals in 35 minutes. His explosive opening quarter set the tone, as Doncic recorded 16 points, four steals and four three-pointers, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve the latter two marks in a single quarter.

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Doncic entered the contest looking to respond after the Lakers’ disappointing loss to the Golden State Warriors, where Stephen Curry had the better of him. The 27-year-old wasted little time making his presence felt against Toronto, helping Los Angeles build an early 13-point advantage. His eight three-pointers also added another milestone to his Lakers career, as he became the franchise’s leader in games with more than seven threes, reaching the mark six times and moving past Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.