It wasn’t even close from the start as the Raptors trampled on the Lakers quickly, leaping to a 13-4 advantage to start the game. Finishing the first quarter with a lead of 28-22, the Raps broke the lid offensively in the second, outscoring the Lakers 41-26 to gain a substantial 21 point advantage at the half, while shooting a blazing 60.9% from the field.
Rest for the backcourt duo
The second half was more of the Raps just maintaining their large lead, which they successfully did as DeMar DeRozan sat out for the entire fourth quarter, putting forth a solid outing of 16 points and 6 stellar assists while also taking some questionable shots that I will refrain from speaking on.