The Toronto Raptors visit the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday in Los Angeles, California, with tip-off set for 9:30 p.m. ET.

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles hits the road against Denver looking to stop its three-game road skid. The Nuggets have gone 18-7 against Western Conference opponents. Denver ranks ninth in the league with 28.3 assists per game led by Nikola Jokic averaging 11.0.

The Lakers got another bounceback performance on the second night of a back-to-back with a big win over the Raptors.

The Toronto Raptors visit the Los Angeles Lakers on January 18, 2026, in a game heavily influenced by injuries. The Lakers are short-handed in the frontcourt, particularly with Luka Dončić questionable,

Former Laker rips LA as “a bunch of individuals,” hinting chemistry issues are deeper than wins and losses amid an uneven season.

Preview the Toronto Raptors' NBA matchup with Los Angeles, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

The Lakers have found their standard. The execution is the ultimate test. "Hopefully we can find that consistency," JJ Redick said.

LaMelo Ball scored 27 of his 30 points in the second half while tying his career high with nine 3-pointers, and the Charlotte Hornets overcame Luka Doncic’s 39 points for a 135-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.