The Toronto Raptors came oh so close to beating a top title contender in their last game when they lost to the Boston Celtics on Monday. Now they will host the Los Angeles Lakers tonight.
After winning the NBA championship in 2020, the Lakers have not returned to the glory of their championship run. They missing the playoffs altogether last season, and they currently sit out of a playoff spot AND a play-in tournament spot in 13th place in the Western conference.
The Lakers are also on the second night of a back to back after losing 116-102 to the Cleveland Cavaliers last night.