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Luka Doncic had 25 points and seven assists, LeBron James added 24 points and seven assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers returned to form with a 110-93 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Deandre Ayton had 25 points and 13 rebounds in his impressive return from a knee injury for the Lakers, who won for just the second time in seven games while playing their final home game before an eight-game, 15-day road trip. Scottie Barnes had 22 points and nine rebounds for the Raptors, who have lost back-to-back games for the first time in four weeks.

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Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12) reacts to a call by officials during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

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Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots over Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes up for a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

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Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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Houston Rockets center Steven Adams is checked out for injury during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Houston, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks to pass over New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) and guard Micah Peavy (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)