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Two nights after blowing a 25-point lead at Golden State, the Lakers host Toronto with rookie Cameron Carr cleared to debut, JJ Redick preaching ball security, and Kawhi Leonard sidelined.
Luka Doncic scored 21 in the first quarter and the Lakers led 40-15, then Golden State won the second quarter 38-15 and closed on an 18-0 run behind Stephen Curry’s 31 points.
Walker Kessler was plus-15 in his Lakers debut, but the Warriors erased a 20-point deficit as the Lakers committed 29 turnovers.
Lakers vs Warriors preview for Tuesday in Las Vegas: Walker Kessler was a full practice participant Sunday, JJ Redick won’t commit to his debut, two starting spots are open, Austin Reaves owns the turnovers, and Yaxel Lendeborg leads a shorthanded Golden State team.
Walker Kessler injury update: JJ Redick says the Lakers are not committed to the center playing Tuesday against the Warriors after he hit his finger on a backboard Saturday. Collin Sexton is further behind, Ziaire Williams has a foot contusion, and Redick wants two bigger wings on the floor without Kessler.
The Los Angeles Lakers, fresh off a stinging loss that snapped their seven-game winning streak, are set to face a…