Toronto Raptors
Kyle Lowry
Danny Green
Kawhi Leonard
Pascal Siakam
Serge Ibaka
Los Angeles Lakers
Lonzo Ball
Brandon Ingram
LeBron James
Kyle Kuzma
Javale McGee
Game Notes:
- The Raptors were back at full strength in Phoenix with the returns of OG Anunoby and Fred Van Vleet. Anunoby had a quiet night stats wise, but Van Vleet managed to record a respectable 8 points, 6 assists, and 3 rebounds off of the bench.
- None of the Raptors scored over 20 points in the Phoenix Suns game, however five Raptors scored in double digits: Pascal Siakam (10 points), Kyle Lowry (11 points), Serge Ibaka (14 points), Jonas Valanciunas (16 points), Kawhi Leonard (19 points).
- Javale McGee has claimed the starting center position for the Los Angeles Lakers, and even with the recent acquisition of Tyson Chandler, McGee's production on the season so far should help him retain starter status. Prior to the Portland Trail Blazers game McGee averaged 15.5 points and 7.5 rebounds at 63.2% field goal percentage.
- Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James meet each other once again on an NBA court. While the stakes are not as high as they would be in the NBA finals, there's always excitement when the King himself is face to face with the fabled Kingslayer. Leonard earned his 2014 Finals MVP through his ability to quell the onslaught of King James; a stoic guardian to stymie an amazing force of nature. Both players have switched teams since then, and five years have passed. But Leonard's story belongs to basketball legend.
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