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NBA, round 0

Sun, Jan 3 at 7:00 pm
Sun, Jan 3 at 7:00 pm (Sunday, January 3)Scotiabank ArenaAll Roanoke sports
Game preview1/3 - 7:00 PM ESTSpectrum Sports Net · Spectrum Sports Net +Play by play
Preview

Lakers at Raptors, Sunday 7:00 pm

The Toronto Raptors (5-7) host the Los Angeles Lakers (11-2) Sunday at 7:00 pm at Scotiabank Arena, on Spectrum Sports Net and Spectrum Sports Net +.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Raptors a 56% chance to win.

The Raptors have won 1 of their last 5. The Lakers have won 5 of their last 5 and come in on a 5-game winning streak. Season series: LAL lead series 1-0.

The Raptors list 3 players as out or doubtful, including Nate Bittle (C). The Lakers list 1 player as out or doubtful, including Austin Reaves (G).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Roanoke fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#77
LAL · PointsLuka Doncic G38.6
#77
LAL · AssistsLuka Doncic G7.6
#14
LAL · ReboundsWalker Kessler C10.8
#4
TOR · PointsScottie Barnes F23.5
#23
TOR · AssistsJamal Shead G6.8
#4
TOR · ReboundsScottie Barnes F7.6
LakersRaptors
11-2Record5-7
WWWWWLast fiveLWLLL
44.1%ESPN win chance55.9%
Season series
LAL lead series 1-0

Lakers injuries

  • Adou Thiero FDay-To-Day, Ankle
  • Collin Sexton GDay-To-Day, Head
  • Austin Reaves GOut, Heel

Raptors injuries

  • Nate Bittle COut, Foot
  • Scottie Barnes FOut, Groin
  • Kevin McCullar Jr. GDay-To-Day, Illness
  • Kawhi Leonard FOut, Knee

Where to watch

Channels showing this game.

Spectrum Sports NetUnited States
Spectrum Sports Net +United States

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