Tonight the Lakers (2-2) face the Toronto Raptors (2-2) and it feels like we just played this game. That is, it would have been the same game if not for the Lakers becoming a defensive juggernaut! The Raptors are coming off a tough loss to the Warriors and are in the mood to get back on track against a young, overconfident Laker squad.
Like seemingly every other team in the NBA, the Raptors feature a dynamic backcourt with DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry. Both guards can score in bunches, with DeRozan’s play a clear passive-aggressive attack against analytics.