The Toronto Raptors are rolling. The Los Angeles Lakers, not so much. Despite the addition of Raptor-killer LeBron James, the Lakers have not lived up to lofty expectations. L.A. is 4-5, and in a loaded Western Conference, will need to turn things around sooner rather than later.
A road contest against a motivated Lakers squad will be one of the toughest challenges of the young season for Toronto. What do the Raptors need to focus on for a victory? We take a look at the three keys for a Raptors win.
1. Slow the pace
The Lakers live in transition.