LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers take on Brandon Ingram and the Toronto Raptors in this Thursday night NBA matchup at Scotiabank Arena.
How to Watch Lakers vs Raptors
- When: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Spectrum SportsNet
- Live Stream: DirecTV (watch now)
The Lakers arrive in Toronto riding a strong season, currently 15-5 overall with an 8-2 road record. Despite a recent loss at home that snapped their winning streak, they remain dangerous thanks to their offensive firepower, but will have to overcome not having their leading scorer, Luka Doncic, who is away from the team as he welcomes his second child. With stars like LeBron James and Austin Reaves leading the charge, Los Angeles will look to keep their road success going and challenge Toronto’s defense.
On the flip side, the Raptors bring home-court advantage (8-2 at home this season) and one of the league’s stingier defensive units, allowing just 113.1 points per game. Offensively, they’ve been solid themselves, and with the pressure of a five-game homestand and an opportunity to extend their home streak, Toronto is highly motivated.
Expect a tight, competitive game as the outcome may come down to execution in crunch time, turnovers, and which team controls the pace and tempo. This is a great NBA matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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