Luka Doncic touts his improved defense, draws praise from Lakers, Raptors

Baku, November 2, AZERTACLuka Doncic scored 45 points Sunday in the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-125 win over the Toronto Raptors - the third 40-plus-point effort in the past four games for the NBA's leading scorer (37.

7 PPG) - but it was Doncic's defensive impact that earned him postgame praise, according to ESPN. Doncic tormented Toronto to the tune of eight turnovers -- swiping five steals and drawing three charges --…