- Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
On Thursday, the Toronto Raptors (15-7) will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers (15-5) at the Scotiabank Arena.
The Lakers’ last outing resulted in a defeat against the Suns, with a scoreline of 125-108. In terms of fouls, the Lakers recorded 13, while the Suns had 16. From three-point range, Los Angeles hit 17 out of 39 attempts, giving them a conversion rate of approximately 43.6%. Meanwhile, Phoenix managed to shoot 50% from the free-throw line, making 4 out of 8 attempts. The Suns secured 33 rebounds (4 offensive and 29 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They also achieved 35 assists and 16 steals during the game. Defensively, Los Angeles allowed Phoenix to shoot 56.5% from the field, with the Suns converting 52 of 92 shots. The Lakers contributed 18 assists and managed to force 11 turnovers, while securing 1 steal on defense. In terms of rebounds, they gathered a total of 39, with 5 being offensive. From the free-throw line, the Lakers converted 13 of their 15 shots, achieving an impressive 86.7% success rate. Overall, they had a field goal percentage of 51.3% (41 of 80) while hitting 13 of 33 attempts from beyond the arc.
Luka Doncic was instrumental in the Lakers’ last game, boasting a shooting accuracy of 57.7% from the field and contributing 5 assists. He played for 32 minutes, gathering 11 rebounds and scoring a total of 38 points on 15 of 26 shooting.
Los Angeles currently holds a record of 15-5 this season. They commit an average of 16.3 turnovers per game and accumulate 19.5 personal fouls per contest. Team-wise, the Lakers are averaging 41.0 rebounds and have registered 513 assists this year, placing them 24th in the league for passes made. Their three-point shooting stands at 35.2% (233 of 661) while they enjoy an 80.0% success rate from the free-throw line. On average, they score 119.1 points per game, ranking 11th in the league, with a field goal percentage of 51.3%.
Defensively, the Lakers force opponents into 15.4 turnovers each game and draw 23.1 personal fouls. They concede a 37.0% shooting rate from three-point territory and rank 15th in the league in points allowed per game (115.9). The Lakers’ defense allows an overall field goal percentage of 48.3% (846 of 1,751) and yields an average of 38.9 rebounds per game. In terms of assists allowed, they rank 11th, giving up 543 assists throughout the season.
In their most recent game, the Raptors secured a narrow victory, defeating the Trail Blazers 121-118. Toronto collected 33 defensive boards and 10 offensive boards, totaling 43 for the game. They committed 18 turnovers but were able to secure 10 steals. Portland committed 21 fouls, sending the Raptors to the free-throw line for 21 attempts, of which they converted 14 (66.7%). From three-point range, Toronto hit 11 out of 30 attempts for a conversion rate of 36.7%. Overall, the Raptors shot 53.3%, converting 48 out of 90 field goals, while limiting the Trail Blazers to a 49.4% shooting rate (41 of 83). Toronto’s three-point shooting stood at 37.5% (15 of 40) and they made 21 of their 32 free-throw tries (65.6%). Rebounding-wise, Toronto allowed Portland to collect a total of 39 boards, including 9 on the offensive end.
Scottie Barnes played a crucial role for Toronto in this game, hitting 10 of 18 shots for a field goal percentage of 55.6%, alongside 7 rebounds. He tallied 28 points in 39 minutes of action, also contributing 7 assists.
Currently, the Raptors sit at 15-7 for the season. Offensively, they are shooting an impressive 49.2% from the field, ranking them 4th in the league. Toronto has accumulated 2,590 points this season, averaging 117.7 points per game, with a rebounding average of 42.7. They average 29.9 assists per contest, placing them 4th in the league, while committing 14.5 turnovers per game. The Raptors also average 22.1 personal fouls and are shooting 76.7% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Raptors rank 4th in points allowed per game, yielding an average of 113.1. They force 16.1 turnovers each game and restrict opponents to a 46.0% shooting percentage (7th in the NBA). Toronto’s defense allows a 32.3% conversion rate on three-pointers (268 of 830) while opponents convert 79.9% of their free-throw attempts. Additionally, they surrender 25.3 assists and 43.3 rebounds per game, ranking 6th and 12th in the NBA, respectively.
What’s the predicted parlay for tonight?
Recommendation: Back the Raptors and choose the under for total points
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
