Raptors ready for Lakers sans LeBron, AD

The Toronto Raptors prepared for a stern test from the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.

But the improving Lakers will be down LeBron James (ankle soreness) and Anthony Davis (illness), who were ruled out for the game. Further, guard Patrick Beverley is doubtful with knee soreness.

That's a break for the Raptors.

"The hardest thing with both of those guys is they will hurt you from all over the court," Raptors