Los Angeles Lakers chase ninth straight win over Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors meet Los Angeles Lakers at Scotiabank Arena, Monday 11:00am (NBA). Los Angeles Lakers have won the last eight against Toronto Raptors.
The big picture
Toronto Raptors come in 16th on the ladder; Los Angeles Lakers are 1st. Los Angeles Lakers are the side higher up the table.
Toronto Raptors are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.2 points for and 112.8 against.
Los Angeles Lakers are 8–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 122 points for and 114.3 against.
Form
Toronto Raptors have won two of their last five and most recently beat Milwaukee Bucks 121–107.
Los Angeles Lakers have won four of their last five and most recently beat Portland Trail Blazers 124–118.
Los Angeles Lakers arrive on a 4-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 50 times on our records since 2001: Toronto Raptors 20, Los Angeles Lakers 30.
Last time out (2026-27), Los Angeles Lakers won 131–125 at crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Lakers have won the last eight against Toronto Raptors.
Biggest margin between these two: Toronto Raptors by 33 points in 2016-17 (113–80).
Players to watch
For Toronto Raptors, watch Scottie Barnes (23.5 points a game, 61 rebounds in 2026-27) and RJ Barrett (21.6 points a game, 55 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Los Angeles Lakers, watch Luka Doncic (40.1 points a game, 70 rebounds in 2026-27) and Austin Reaves (23.5 points a game, 32 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Walker Kessler is 2 rebounds short of 2,000 for their career.
At Scotiabank Arena
Toronto Raptors have won 13 of their last 17 at Scotiabank Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Los Angeles Lakers go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
