Lakers snap losing streak, squeak by Raptors for 1st road win

TORONTO — After back-to-back losses to start their five-game road trip, the Lakers stressed the importance of staying organized offensively after they felt a lack of organization led to their first two defeats.

It was apparent they took lessons from those losses, with the Lakers dominating the short-handed Toronto Raptors for one half in their 131-125 victory on Friday night at Scotiabank Arena.

The Lakers were decisive and purposeful with their spacing. Their actions and movements were crisp.