The Toronto Raptors will host the Los Angeles Lakers to start the thrilling NBA game on December 4, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT.
The Raptors are 8-2 at home and rank second across the Eastern Conference defensively, allowing only 113.1 points per game and limiting opponents to 46.0 percent shooting. The Lakers are 3-0 in games settled by a single possession and have an 8-2 record while competing away from home.
This season, Toronto is shooting 49.2 percent from the field, slightly higher than Los Angeles' defense, which allows 48.3 percent. In contrast, the Lakers are making 11.7 three-pointers on average per game, which is 0.5 fewer than the Raptors' average.
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Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers: Date and tip-off time
The Toronto Raptors will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in an exciting NBA game on December 4, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.
| Date | December 4, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario |
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Toronto Raptors team news
Brandon Ingram has an average of 21.5 points per game while shooting 81.6 percent from the free-throw line and 47.2 percent from the field.
Scottie Barnes is shooting 51.5 percent from the field and averaging 20.3 points, 5.0 assists, and 7.9 rebounds per game.
Immanuel Quickley averages 6.4 assists per game while making 1.7 turnovers over 32.4 minutes.
Toronto Raptors injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
| SF, RJ Barrett | Knee injury | Out |
| C, Jakob Poeltl | Back injury | Out |
Los Angeles Lakers team news
Dalton Knecht is shooting 47.4% from the field and averaging 6.8 points, 0.6 assists, and 2.1 rebounds per game.
Deandre Ayton is providing 15.8 points, 0.9 assists, with 8.6 rebounds per game, and 71.2 percent field goal percentage.
LeBron James is scoring 15.2 points, 7.2 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game while shooting 46.0 percent from the floor.
Los Angeles Lakers injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| PG, Marcus Smart | Back injury | Day-to-day |
| PG, Luka Doncic | Personal | Out |
Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Lakers head-to-head record
The Los Angeles Lakers have won all five of their previous encounters with the Toronto Raptors, demonstrating their dominance in the head-to-head series. They trounced Toronto 123-103 on November 11, 2024, which was their most emphatic victory. On November 02, 2024, they put up another impressive offensive display, winning 131-125.
The Lakers demonstrated their ability to handle both blowouts and close finishes earlier in the season with a 128-111 victory on April 3, 2024, and a close 132-131 victory on January 10, 2024. Their steadiness was further demonstrated on March 11, 2023, when they won 122-112 to start the run.
Based on this history, the Lakers will enter the forthcoming meeting with tremendous confidence, while the Raptors will need a huge effort to break their dominant trend.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2024 | Lakers 123-103 Raptors |
| Nov 02, 2024 | Lakers 131-125 Raptors |
| Apr 03, 2024 | Lakers 128-111 Raptors |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Lakers 132-131 Raptors |
| Mar 11, 2023 | Lakers 122-112 Raptors |