Holly MacKenzie - Raptors.com
IT WAS OVER WHEN
Cory Joseph sank a pair of free throws with 43 seconds remaining to give Toronto a 10-point lead and keep the game out of reach for the Lakers. Going into the fourth with the score tied, the Raptors outscored Los Angeles 31-22 in the quarter to get the 102-93 victory and move to 13-9 on the season.
FOND FAREWELL
Kobe Bryant made his last regular-season appearance at the Air Canada Centre on Monday night. Bryant recently announced that he would retire at the end of this season and he received a thunderous ovation during warm-ups and again after a video tribute aired during a timeout, as fans showed their appreciation for a brilliant career.