NBA: Lakers beat Raptors 112-96

Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 112-96 in the National Basketball Association (NBA) league Sunday.

The Lakers had the second straight victory after a six-game losing streak, standing on the 11th place in the Western Conference with a 16-25 record.

Nick Young, who came out of a one-game suspension, finished with a game-high 29 points. Pau Gasol collected 22 points and nine rebounds.

DeMar DeRozan led the Raptors with 23 points. Kyle Lowry made 21 points and nine assists.

The Lakers would next encounter the Chicago Bulls in a back-to-back game Monday.