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LeBron James' triple-double delights NBA fans as Lakers beat Raptors despite Davis injury | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James largely played a secondary role to Anthony Davis in Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors, but when Davis left the game with an eye injury, the four-time NBA MVP took over the game.

James recorded his third triple-double of the season with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists, helping the Lakers to a 123-103 victory in front of their home fans at Crypto.com Arena. Davis had 22 points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal before being ejected.

In addition to James' strong performance, Austin Reaves scored a game-high 27 points and six assists, while D'Angelo Russell added 15 points off the bench.

But the night belonged to James as fans were impressed by the 39-year-old's ability to take control of the game down the stretch:

Lakers Nation @Lakers Nation

LeBron records another triple-double!

Brunson Brenner @Tallox_25

No longer able to move like the greatest athlete in the game, LeBron instantly transformed into the premier Magic Johnson. After talking about it for years, this is probably the year that LeBron averages 22 points and 9 assists

Witness King James @WITNESS SKJ

AD went back and LeBron literally dominated every single facet of this game on both sides.
Clean the glass, play and score.
No one in the history of sports has ever been better at diagnosing and then responding to what the team needs and when they need it better…

The Lakers are certainly hoping Davis won't miss too much time, but they should take comfort in knowing that James can still dominate when needed.

Los Angeles (6-4) will look to keep the momentum going when it faces the Memphis Grizzlies (7-4) on Wednesday.

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