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Ayton Makes History as Luka & LeBron Deliver vs Raptors | January 18, 2026



Ayton Makes History as Luka & LeBron Deliver vs Raptors | January 18, 2026

Deandre Ayton, Luka Dončić, and LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110–93 win over the Toronto Raptors, each delivering standout performances.

🔥 Deandre Ayton:
25 PTS | 12 REB | 10–10 FG
Ayton was flawless from the field, becoming the first Lakers player since Shaquille O’Neal (2003) — and just the 4th in franchise history — to record 20+ points and 10+ rebounds on 100% shooting, joining Wilt Chamberlain, Mitch Kupchak, and Shaq.

⭐ Luka Dončić:
25 PTS | 7 AST | 5 3PM

👑 LeBron James:
24 PTS | 4 REB | 7 AST | 2 BLK

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25 Comments

  1. Funny how the average ahh centers that Luka play with en up make insane history. Gafford held the record for most consecutive field goals made.

    Luka takes players and makes the insanely good

  2. People don’t talk enough about Ayton’s lack of shot blocking. He rarely tries to block shots. Only putting up a hand.

  3. What if the Lakers get Ayton more post up touches? Especially against smaller centers?

    They could use a bit of variety in their offesne

  4. Imagine leading by 17 but Luka has a +/- rating of negative -3 (2nd worst in the team)

    Just to explain in context so Luka fans won’t be blinded by the non-impactful stats of Luka.

    +/- negative 3 means, overall contributions of Luka when he was on the court is a nett – 3 pts, means for the 25 pts scored he most likely allows opponent to score 34 pts back.

    Having a +/- negative 3pts in a close or loss game is ok? But having a nett -3 in a 17 lead won game only give you one solid indication

    Luka stats had 0 impact in winning

  5. Luka has a -3 rating. While his playstyle might be pleasing to the eye, his impact is debatable as the team tends to fall behind while he is on the court.

  6. Another trash team lebrick "shows up" in but when it comes to a good team or semi decent team this bum doesn't play or plays like a$$ amd cost the team the game.

  7. Lakers record is inflated. They are a .500 team. They will never play defense as long as lebron and luka lazy are on that team. Defense wins championships. So that means lakers are exempt.

  8. Lebron is not a glue guy, is not really a creative thinker, is awkward. Instead of passing calmly, he throws any normal pass like it costs credits. Hes not a net positive for the team sad to say bro

  9. People who like Jordan but dislike LeBron are low-IQ and didn't receive proper education as children, so they like free throw and teammate-abusing one-tool players like Jordan, and dislike goths like LeBron.

  10. People who like Jordan but dislike LeBron are low-IQ and didn't receive proper education as children, so they like free throw and teammate-abusing one-tool players like Jordan, and dislike goths like LeBron.

  11. People who like Jordan but dislike LeBron are low-IQ and didn't receive proper education as children, so they like free throw and teammate-abusing one-tool players like Jordan, and dislike goths like LeBron.

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