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Toronto defeated Los Angeles 123-99 on Tuesday to clinch their first win after two straight defeats, about 24 hours before their arrival at Golden State.
Toronto, who was down 5-0 against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday (105-106) and Milwaukee Bucks (104-99), received bad news ahead of the meeting by announcing Lennard's absence due to hip pain that could threaten his involvement. In the next game against the Golden State champion of the last two seasons.
However, Toronto replaced Lennard with an offensive performance in which he managed half of his attempts, both inside and outside the bow, and significantly outperforming Lennard. the first quarter (36-23) and the third (33-17). Slightly in the last quarter (25-20).
But the hosts could only advance in the first quarter with a two-point lead, while Toronto dominated the game and made a difference in the second half to 32 points.
Toronto's Serge Ibaka had 25 points and nine rebounds, while Kyle Laurie added 21 points, five rebounds and seven badists.
In addition to its offensive strength, Toronto has imposed strict defensive control on players in Los Angeles, who achieved a 44.7% success rate inside the arch and 28% in the 39; outside.
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