Anthony Davis Scores 41, Lakers Hold Off Raptors 132–131

Anthony Davis Scores 41, Lakers Hold Off Raptors 132–131
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Los Angeles on Jan. 9, 2024. Ashley Landis/AP Photo
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LOS ANGELES—Anthony Davis scored 20 of his 41 points in a brilliant fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Toronto Raptors 132–131 on Tuesday night, Jan. 9, to win back-to-back games for the first time in a month.

LeBron James had 22 points and 12 assists for the Lakers, who went 3-10 immediately after winning the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament in December.