After beating the Clippers on Thursday, the Lakers are right back it today in a matchup with the Raptors. The every other day nature of games in the bubble should allow for the teams to stay in rhythm, but teams must also be careful not to ramp up too quickly and put too much strain on their players. It’s a fine line that a team like the Lakers–who are hoping to make an extended playoff run–need to be cognizant of.
Regarding this game, then, I do want the Lakers to try to build on Thursday’s performance and play a strong game against the Raptors.