The Toronto Raptors couldn't overcome a disastrous first half as the Los Angeles Lakers rode impressive performances by LeBron James and Anthony Davis to victory
Ja'Kobe Walter made his NBA debut Friday night after spending the last month sidelined with an AC joint injury he suffered before training camp. It wasn't some revelatory awe-inspiring first showing from the 20-year-old shooting guard, but Walter was solid.
After falling behind by 26 in the first half, Toronto came storming back in the third, cutting Los Angeles' lead down to single digits thanks to a scoring outburst from RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl. Walter chipped in too, subbing in midway through the frame and working a pick-and-roll with Mogbo before dishing an impressive look-away pass to Chris Boucher cutting from the corner for the bucket.
The trouble for Barrett has always been offensive efficiency. He has had no problem averaging 20 or so points per game over his career, but it's the manner in which he scores those points that hasn't been particularly effective.Barrett tried to rally the Raptors back in the second half and pulled Toronto to within six in the fourth quarter, beating James off the dribble and finishing through contact for the three-point play.
James had an opportunity for what would have been a wide-open transition dunk but Hachimura overthrew him, prompting a chorus of boos from fans wanting to see another James slam dunk.
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