LeBron James’ big finish helps Lakers beat Raptors in overtime

Behind the stellar play of LeBron James and Russell Westbrook, and strong play from the reserves, the Lakers pulled out a hard-fought, 128-123 time beyond regulation win on the street towards the Toronto Raptors on Friday evening.

James had 36 factors, 9 rebounds and 7 assists whereas Westbrook had a triple-double of twenty-two factors, 10 assists and 10 rebounds to assist the Lakers break an 11-game shedding streak on the street. James scored 16 of his factors within the fourth quarter.

The Lakers pressured time beyond regulation after Westbrook received a steal on a Raptors inbounds play, then raced up courtroom and knocked down a three-pointer with four-tenths of a second left within the fourth to tie the rating at 116.

Avery Bradley knocked down a three-pointer off a go from Westbrook to provide the Lakers a 125-123 lead in time beyond regulation and transformed two free throws with 12.6 seconds left for a 127-123 lead that sealed the sport.

Wenyen Gabriel, who began, contributed 17 factors whereas Bradley (14 factors) and Austin Reaves (10 factors, seven rebounds, six assists) had been massive off the bench.

Rookie Scottie Barnes had a season-high 31 factors with 17 rebounds and 6 assists to guide the Raptors. Gary Trent Jr. made 4 of eight three-points to complete with 23 factors whereas Fred VanVleet scored 20 with seven assists.

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When: 5 p.m. PDT, Saturday.

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Replace: The Wizards (29-40) have misplaced six straight after falling to the Knicks 100-97 on Friday evening in New York. Washington had been difficult Charlotte for tenth within the East however now’s 5½ video games behind after the Hornets have received 5 of seven.