The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena for an exciting game on Sunday, November 10th, 2024, at 9:30 PM ET. Despite a promising beginning to the season, the Lakers now stand at 4-4, coming off a 131-114 defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies. After losing four of their five road games, the Lakers will host three home games against the Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, and Memphis Grizzlies.
On the other hand, the Raptors are struggling with a 2-7 record, ranking 13th in the Eastern Conference after their 122-107 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Over the years, the Lakers and Raptors have met 56 times in the regular season, with Los Angeles holding a 34-22 advantage in the series.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors: Prediction
The Los Angeles Lakers have averaged 115.9 points per game in the 2024-25 season, ranking them ninth in the league. However, their defense has been a problem, as they allow 120.0 points per game, placing them 24th in that category. The Lakers struggled with rebounding, sitting near the bottom of the league in total boards per game at 41.0, though they are slightly better on the defensive end, ranking 13th with 43.0 rebounds allowed. The team has been inconsistent from beyond the arc, making 11 three-pointers per game at a 34.4% clip, which ranks them 20th in the league.
The Toronto Raptors are also a high-scoring team, averaging 118.0 points per game, which is good for eighth in the league. However, their defense has been even more porous, allowing an NBA-worst 124.7 points per game. Toronto ranks 16th in total rebounds (44.2) and seventh in rebounds allowed (42.0). On the offensive side, they’ve struggled with three-point shooting, ranking last in the league with 10.8 makes per game and 23rd in three-point percentage at 33.3%. Given both teams’ contrasting strengths and weaknesses, the Lakers are expected to come out on top in this clash.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected starting lineups for both teams.
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Los Angeles Lakers
PG D’Angelo Russell
SG Austin Reaves
SF Dalton Knecht
PF Lebron James
C Christian Koloko
Toronto Raptors
PG Davion Mitchell
SG Gradey Dick
SF Ochai Agbaji
PF RJ Barrett
C Jakob Poeltl
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors: Injury Updates
The Lakers are dealing with multiple injury concerns ahead of their upcoming game. Christian Wood will be sidelined due to a knee issue, and Jarred Vanderbilt is out with a foot injury. D’Angelo Russell, Anthony Davis, and Austin Reaves are all listed as questionable, each dealing with foot or ankle problems. Rui Hachimura is also questionable due to illness.
The Raptors are also facing a few injury challenges. Jonathan Mogbo is considered day-to-day with a right hip pointer, while Ja’Kobe Walter is out with a right shoulder contusion. Garrett Temple is also day-to-day with back spasms, and Immanuel Quickley will miss the game due to a pelvis injury.
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