The Lakers having a bounceback outing in itself was encouraging on Sunday. That it started on the defensive end, though, is perhaps the most encouraging aspect of the performance. In the opening quarter, they set a defensive tone, turning the…
Jacob Rude evaluates and grades the Los Angeles Lakers following their 131-125 victory against the Toronto Raptors. The Lakers established an early defensive tone, forcing nine first-quarter turnovers, and held on behind a dominant display by Luka Dončić, who received the highest mark of an A+ from the writer.
Dončić led the Lakers with 45 points, 15 rebounds, and five steals, while Walker Kessler earned an A- for his 16-point, 15-rebound double-double. Austin Reaves contributed 19 points to receive a C+, while Quentin Grimes was given the lowest grade of D+ following a four-turnover performance.
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