The Raptors hung in against the Nuggets this past Monday taking it to the final minute before losing. Toronto then was homered in a 108-100 loss to the Clippers two days ago. The Raptors shot just 38.5 percent from the floor in that game and the Clippers got to shoot 17 more free throws. Both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George played for the Clippers in that matchup.

Now the hungry Raptors step down in class to face the Lakers, who remain without LeBron James.

The Lakers are fat and happy having won their last two games, both at home beating the Warriors and Grizzlies. D'Angelo Russell is expected back for LA. However, he figures to be rusty having missed the last six games.

The Raptors beat the Lakers earlier this season and have covered 13 of the last 16 times on the road against LA.