NEWSLETTER
The Toronto Raptors (32-35) hit the court against the Los Angeles Lakers (32-34) at 10:30 PM ET on Friday, March 10, 2023 on NBA TV, SportsNet LA, and TSN.
The Raptors enter this game following a 108-100 loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. The Lakers head into this matchup on the heels of a 112-103 win against the Grizzlies on Tuesday. In the Raptors’ loss, Pascal Siakam led the way with a team-high 20 points (adding six rebounds and five assists). In the Lakers’ win, Anthony Davis led the way with 30 points (adding 22 rebounds and three assists).
When is Raptors vs. Lakers and when does it start?
This matchup between the Raptors and Lakers will go down on Friday, March 10, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 10:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Raptors vs. Lakers
The Raptors and Lakers will hit the hardwood at Crypto.com Arena for this matchup on March 10, and if you would like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on NBA TV, SportsNet LA, TSN.
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Raptors vs. Lakers Game Preview
Raptors Stats, Odds & Insights
The Raptors have won 23, or 59%, of the 39 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
The Raptors hit 10.8 three-pointers per game (22nd in the league), 1.6 fewer than their opponents (12.4). They are shooting 33.7% from beyond the arc (28th in the NBA) while allowing opponents to shoot 37.7%.
So far in 2022-23, the Raptors’ offense has been better at home, where they average 113.4 points per game, compared to road games, where they score 111.4 per game. Defensively, they have been better at home, where they concede 110.8 points per game, versus road games, where they allow opponents to average 113.3 per game.
In their last 10 games, the Raptors have been putting up 108.6 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 112.4 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Lakers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Lakers score 116.6 points per game (eighth in NBA) and give up 117.4 (23rd in league) for a -49 scoring differential overall.
In 2022-23 the Lakers are second-worst in the league in 3-point makes (10.5 per game) and fifth-worst in 3-point percentage (33.8%).
In 2022-23 the Lakers are averaging more points at home (117.3 per game) than away (116.1). And they are giving up less at home (114.4) than on the road (120.1).
Over their previous 10 games, the Lakers are posting 113.8 points per contest, compared to their season average of 116.6.
Raptors Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 57 | 24.6 | 7.6 | 6.0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Fred VanVleet | 55 | 19.3 | 4.3 | 6.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 3.0 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | 58 | 18.0 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 2.6 |
| OG Anunoby | 53 | 16.3 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 1.9 |
| Scottie Barnes | 64 | 15.4 | 6.9 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
Lakers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 41 | 26.5 | 12.5 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 0.4 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 58 | 17.6 | 3.1 | 6.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 2.7 |
| Malik Beasley | 65 | 13.2 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 3.0 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | 49 | 12.6 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Dennis Schroder | 52 | 12.6 | 2.6 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
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