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Raptors Without Key Players vs Lakers
4 Dec, 2025
Summary
- RJ Barrett out with a right knee sprain for sixth game.
- Jakob Poeltl sidelined due to back injury management.
- Raptors are second in the East despite recent losses.
The Toronto Raptors will be without two significant rotational players, RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl, for their crucial regular-season matchup against the LA Lakers. Barrett has been sidelined for six consecutive games due to a right knee sprain, showing improvement but not yet cleared for practice.
Poeltl's absence is due to back injury management, impacting the Raptors as they face the Lakers on the first night of a back-to-back schedule. The team has managed these losses, with Barrett averaging 19.4 points before his injury.
Despite recent struggles without these key players, the Raptors have maintained a strong position in the Eastern Conference standings. They currently hold second place, with a commendable record of 15 wins in 22 games, including a 8-2 run in their last ten contests.
