Match preview: Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Toronto Raptors on 14th March 2022(USA), as the regular season approaches its end and the teams prepare themselves for the bigger task ahead which is the playoffs.
Toronto Raptors have had a good season so far as they find themselves in the playoff spots which is a good achievement for this newly constructed team.
The Lakers on the other hand have been a very big disappointment as they were title contenders at the beginning of the season but currently find themselves struggling to even make the playoffs.
Current record of both the teams:
- The Los Angeles Lakers are currently having a record of 29-38 and are the 9th seed in the West
- The Toronto Raptors are currently having a record of 37-30 and are the 7th seed in the East
Injury Report:
Lakers:
- Anthony Davis – Ankle
- Kendrick Nunn – Knee
Raptors:
- OG Anunoby – Finger
- Malachi Flynn – Hamstring
Players to watch out for in Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors
- Malik Monk : Lakers
With LeBron James expected to miss this game, this could be a very good opportunity for Malik Monk to shine as he has done throughout the season.
- Pascal Siakam – Raptors
Siakam is expected to have a big game because the Lakers will find it hard to guard him and he can help his team to win the game.
Match Prediction & Telecast details:
If LeBron James sits out of this game then the Raptors can easily win this game as they are most certainly the better team among the two.
Prediction:
- Toronto Raptors to win the game.
You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS.
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