A great game plan and solid execution gave Toronto a 89-82 win over LA Lakers. The game looked like a toss-up on paper, with both teams having strengths and weaknesses. But Toronto coach Bob had his team better-prepared, and the difference was clear when the teams began play. "It's embarrasing to admit, but I was outcoached today," said LA Lakers coach Andreas Helmle. "Bob had his team prepared perfectly, and his players did exactly what they were supposed to do."

Toronto was led by Chiles (11 points, 7 boards, 14 assists, 4 steals), Moore (26 points, 13 boards, 1 assists, a steal, a block), James (19 points, 0 assists, a block). LA Lakers was led by Richardson (27 points, 17 boards, 0 assists, a block), Dixson (5 points, 6 boards, 14 assists, 3 steals, a block), Jenkins (17 points, 8 boards, 0 assists, a block).

After today's victory, Toronto are now 1-0. They move up to #1 in the Atlantic and improve to #1 overall in the Eastern Conference. After this defeat, LA Lakers drop to 0-1 and 0-1 at home. They hold at #4 in the Pacific and drop to #13 overall in the Western Conference.

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