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First-year head coach JJ Redick has led the Los Angeles Lakers over .500 again.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis each recorded double-doubles and combined for 58 points in a 131-125 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

The Lakers ended a two-game drought and improved their season record to 3-2 with the win.

𝑹𝒂𝒇𝒂𝒆𝒍 @ohohrafael

Lebron James and Anthony Davis. Best duo in the league

Skip Bayless @RealSkipBayless

When LeBron (5-8 three-pointers, 10 assists, 0 turnovers) and AD (38 points on 14-20) play dominantly, the Lakers have a top-10 and a top-5 player. Tell me that's not enough to win the West.

Carlos 🟠 @Carlos Berkley

Today's LeBron and AD stats are perfect. This is how they should play every game. LeBron sets the tone, makes plays and scores, Davis dominates the defense and scores big times and rebounds

Loks @MouaWilliam1856

Too easy, man
LeBron and AD’s pick-and-roll is deadly

Ikivuguto Gikonje🇷🇼 @Arsenic190

I don't think there's a duo that has the kind of connection that LeBron and AD have on the court

James led the Lakers with 14 points in the first 12 minutes while Davis contributed nine, helping their team to a 43-19 lead in the first quarter.

The Raptors began chipping away at the early lead in the second half and pulled within 11 points of the score by the end of the third quarter.

Nicky A @AJRazim

The Lakers really allowed this team to get back into this game? Like the Suns game? SMH #LALvsTOR

eno @enooo02

Being able to maintain an overwhelming 20-point lead is actually a truly crucial aspect of a championship team.
Achieving easy wins by more than 20 points requires depth and discipline. Over the last few years, the Lakers haven't had the discipline to last 48 minutes.

The Flying Dutchman @valterritsjames

JJ Redick and the staff can only do so much with what they have, which is great. They maximize the squad. You can't say that for the last two years.
However, now they need to update the squad. That is completely clear. (It was before, of course.)

Sports headquarters @CarmeloJreal

The Lakers scored 130 points, but the bench only scored 18 points. Disgusting. The Lakers' FO has no intention of helping LeBron and AD win a ring.

The Raptors got within six points in the fourth quarter, but free throws from Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves secured the Lakers victory.

The win was the Lakers' third since Redick took over as head coach prior to the 2024-25 season.

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha

JJ Redick said he adjusted the rotation tonight to put the ball more in the hands of D'Angelo Russell alongside Anthony Davis. That also led to Austin Reaves and LeBron James playing more together, with Redick noticing the two-man chemistry.

Daniele Franceschi @Daniele_Media

I'm confident that JJ Redick is a good tactician. The Lakers' offensive performance is truly impressive.

🏆LakersGuru🏆 @GuruLakers

Anthony Davis is a much different player under Redick than he was the last two seasons.

† @HoodiHachimura

JJ Redick revitalized the Lakers
He does what needs to be done with a hand dealt
A++

5-2🦅 @TimmyTheButcher

The Lakers are getting calls again. Coaching looks fluid and easy. The players know their roles and Lebron and AD can finally be themselves. I love the effort

Davis finished the night with 12 rebounds and a game-high 38 points on 14 of 20 shooting from the field and 10 of 11 from the foul line.

James made 5 of 8 from behind the arc and contributed 27 points and 10 assists in the win.

Jimbo @Jimboslicer69

Name someone who is currently playing better than Anthony Davis… 😳🤯

Damien Peters @DamienPetersNBA

Anthony Davis is firmly in the MVP conversation heading into this season.

Lakers 2025 champions @Baller15Ec

AD is gearing up for that MVP run

Both RJ Barrett and Gradey Dick scored 30 points for the Raptors, but were unable to overcome James and Davis as Toronto fell to 1-5 on the season and 1-3 at home.

Davis, James and the Lakers are back in action on Monday night with another road game, this time against the 1-5 Detroit Pistons. The meeting point is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

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