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Deandre Ayton's perfect night keys Lakers win over Raptors
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LOS ANGELES — Deandre Ayton had a perfect night and the Los Angeles Lakers finished the first half of the regular season with as close to a perfect defensive performance as they've had thus far in a 110-93 win over the Toronto Raptors.
Ayton, who missed Saturday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers because of left knee soreness, returned Sunday and scored 25 points with 13 rebounds and zero turnovers while going 10-for-10 from the field.
He became the first player in team history to score 25 or more points on 100% shooting with zero turnovers in a game since individual turnovers became official in 1977-78, according to ESPN Research.
Game Recap: Lakers 110, Raptors 93
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors, 110-93. The Lakers improve to 25-16, while the Raptors fall to 25-19.
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‘He’s a very important guy.’ Deandre Ayton enters exclusive Lakers club during win
After finishing a grueling five-game stretch in seven days with a 110-93 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, they embark on their longest road trip of the season, an eight-game marathon beginning Tuesday in Denver.
The Lakers (25-16) are clinging to a top-six playoff spot at the midpoint of the season despite playing 19 different starting lineups in the first 41 games. With guard Luka Doncic and centers Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes back in the lineup after they were sidelined against Portland on Saturday, the Lakers notched their first win over a team with a winning record since Dec. 14.
“We’re staying together,” Ayton said. “There’s times where we’ve had some slump moments, but guys in here, we’re cool, we’re tight. … It’s a process and I feel like tonight is another step in the right direction.”
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