The Toronto Raptors had an opportunity to get a much-needed win against a shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers team tonight — and they took full advantage. Fuelled by a big 31-16 second quarter, the Raptors cruised to a 126-113 victory.
The Lakers were missing three starters, as LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Patrick Beverley each sat this one out. When Herbie Kuhn announced the inactive players and James and Davis’ names appeared on the jumbotron, there were more than a few boos in the building. I was disappointed too! I wanted to see LeBron! But the dude is almost as old as I am — I don’t wanna work on back to back days either!