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When the Los Angeles Lakers go head to head against the Toronto Raptors, you are sure to be in for a hot showdown between two talented teams in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers have always been one of the league’s consistent play-offs attendees, while the Toronto Raptors have steadily improved their team by making crucial trades.

The Los Angeles Lakers have always been one of the most exciting teams in the NBA. The Lakers franchise is the record-holder of the most NBA Finals participation, appearing in the NBA Finals series 28 times, and successfully winning the NBA championship 14 times. Also, as of the end of the NBA 2005-2006 season, the Lakers franchise holds the most wins, winning 2,806 games.

The Lakers are led by the uncontested franchise player and certified superstar, Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant is a reason why you should get Lakers vs. Raptors tickets, and has been the core that drives the team with his unparalleled leadership this season. Kobe Bryant’s brilliant play can be described as art in motion, leaving defenders with his ankle-busting cross-over moves. The 28 year-old shooting guard is also a deadly shooter, making shots off the dribble, and has an amazingly accurate perimeter shot. Bryant also has the uncanny ability to attack the board, finishing with an explosive dunk. The talented Kobe Bryant can also make improbable shots even though heavily defended under the basket. What more, Bryant is also a tight defender, and he plays a crucial role in the Lakers over all playing style. The talented Lakers guard is one of the league’s leading scorers, averaging 28.4 PPG, 5.30 RPG, and 5.5 APG.

Another excellent player in the Lakers roster is the 7-year veteran forward, Lamar Odom. The forward from Rhode Island plays the role of offense initiator, and is often compared to Scotty Pippen. Lamar Odom’s contribution is essential to the Lakers play, because the Lakers forward is not only a proficient scorer, but also a good playmaker. Lamar Odom is also a dangerous outside shooter, having a 3-pt percentage of 0.354. Lamar Odom has a season average of 17.5 PPG, 8.70 RPG, and 4.9 APG.

The Lakers can also rely on Luke Walton and Vladimir Radmanovic to contribute in the Lakers offense. Luke Walton is a 3-year professional forward who shows exceptional skills on basketball fundamentals. Walton is also a proficient shooter, having a stellar 3-pt success rate of 0.500. Vladimir Radmanovic is also an exceptional shooter in the Lakers line-up, having a 3-pt percentage of 0.379.

The Lakers line-up also has some very promising young athletes such as Sasha Vujacic, Jordan Farmar, and Andrew Bynum.

Another player that might break out in the Lakers line-up is the 2-year pro Sasha Vujacic. The Slovenian guard has proven to be a tenacious defender and a competent shooter. The 22 year-old Lakers second-string guard is able to step-up to fans’ expectations, especially in the Lakers game against the Dallas Mavericks on the 7th of January, 2007. The young Lakers guard scored 16 points and was 4 out of 5 on his 3-pt field goals, and even won the game with his clutch 3-pointer, winning the game 101-98.

Jordan Farmar, one of the Lakers rookies, has caught the attention of basketball analysts and Lakers head coach, Phil Jackson. The former UCLA point guard has displayed impressive athleticism and knowledge of the game. Farmar is also a proficient shooter who has a 3-pt percentage of 0.342.

Andrew Bynum, the Lakers’ sophomore center, has showed flashes of brilliance in his rookie season. The center from St. Joseph High School is under the guidance of the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to help the young center become one of the league’s premier centers.

The Toronto Raptors is the only basketball franchise in the NBA to represent Canada. The Raptors joined the NBA in its 1995-96 season as an expansion team.

The Raptors is lead by the 3-year professional forward and team captain, Chris Bosh. The forward from Georgia Tech was the 4th overall draft pick in the NBA’s 2003 season. The outstanding power forward has taken the reigns as the franchise player of the Raptors since the departure of Vince Carter. The Brilliant Chris Bosh is a solid defender and deadly under the basket. Bosh also showed an astounding growth with his jumpers and can also hit the three despite his 6 foot 10 frame. Chris Bosh is undoubtedly one of the hottest forwards in the league and is often compared to the likes of Kevin Garnett. Chris Bosh is one of the league’s leading rebounders and has a season average of 20.9 PPG, 12.10 RPG, and 2.2 APG. Watching Chris Bosh in action is enough reason to buy Lakers vs. Raptors tickets now.

Another notable player in the Raptors line-up is the 2003 8th overall pick, T.J. Ford. The 2-year professional guard from Texas is one of the fastest guards in the NBA today and is also a potential offensive threat. The talented guard is also an excellent playmaker. Ford’s impressive talents can best be pictured on the Raptors game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on the 27th of December, 2006, where he contributed 28 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists to help secure a 100-97 win against the other team. T.J. Ford has a season average of 16.1 PPG, 3.80 RPG, and 8.0 APG. To be able to see T.J. Ford in action, be sure to get Lakers vs. Raptors tickets.

Yet another potential threat in the Raptors line-up is forward-guard, Anthony Parker. Anthony Parker the star of the Maccabi Tel Aviv and was signed by the Raptors this season. Parker can be a serious offensive threat as he has shown on the Raptors game against the Timberwolves on the 27th of December, 2006. Parker shot 3 for 3 on the 3-pt line and scored 19 points along with 4 rebounds and a block to help secure a 100-97 point win against Minnesota.

Yet another player worthy of note is the guard-forward, Morris Peterson. “Mo Pete” has a season average of 12.1 PPG, 4.20 RPG, and 1.0 APG. Peterson is also a decent outside shooter with a 3-pt success rate of 0.357.

The Toronto Raptors also has two promising European rookies in their line-up, Jorge Garbajosa and Andrea Bargnani, who make buying Lakers vs. Raptors tickets worth your money.

Jorge Garbajosa, the rookie center from Spain, is one of the most promising new comers in the NBA today. Garbajosa is a tough defender and an able scorer. The 6 foot 9 center is also an intelligent playmaker, as he has shown in the Toronto game against the Golden State Warriors on the 17th of December, 2006, where he scored 18pts, grabbed 11 boards, dished 5 assists, and a steal to help secure a 120-115 win against the Warriors.

Another promising rookie in the Raptors line-up is the 7-foot forward, Andrea Bargnani. Bargnani has drawn comparison to Dirk Nowitzki, being a proficient shooter despite his size. Bargnani is this season’s 1st overall draft. Bargnani has shown flashes of brilliance especially in the game against the Orlando Magic on the 13th of December, 2006, where he scored 23 points, 15 from the 3-pt range, grabbed 6 boards, and blocked 2 shots.

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The Lakers began in 1946 when Ben Berger and Morris Chalfen bought the Detroit Gems of the National Basketball League for $15,000 and relocated it to Minneapolis. As the Gems had by far the worst record in the NBL, the Lakers had the first pick in the 1947 dispersal draft of players from the Professional Basketball League of America, which they used to select George Mikan, later to become arguably the greatest center of his time. With Mikan, new coach John Kundla and an infusion of former University of Minnesota players, the Lakers won the NBL championship in that 1947-48 season and joined four other NBL teams in jumping to the Basketball Association of America, where they promptly won the 1948-49 BAA championship. The NBL and BAA merged to become the NBA in 1949. The Minneapolis Lakers were one of the dominant teams of the fledgling NBA. With Hall of Famers George Mikan, Vern Mikkelsen, Jim Pollard, Slater Martin, and Clyde Lovellette, they were the NBA's first "dynasty", winning five championships in six years (1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, and 1954). After their move to Los Angeles in 1960, the team featured Hall of Famers Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Gail Goodrich, and Wilt Chamberlain, but despite the wealth of talent, they were repeatedly foiled by the Boston Celtics, losing the championship to them six times in eight years. It wasn't until 1972 when they strung together a record 33-game win streak under Coach of the Year Bill Sharman that they were able to secure their first championship in Los Angeles. However, even with the addition of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, they weren't able to win another championship until the arrival of Ervin "Magic" Johnson in 1979, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers thanks to an MVP performance by the rookie Johnson, who, starting for the injured Abdul-Jabbar, had 42 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists to clinch the series. Under coach Pat Riley, a former Laker player, the Lakers then went on to dominate the 1980s, appearing in the finals eight times in the decade and being crowned champions five times, including consecutive championships in 1987 and 1988, the first team to do so since Boston in 1969. Although they made another finals appearance in 1991, they spent most of the 1990s fielding teams that were not considered legitimate title contenders. However, during the 1996-1997 off-season, the Lakers acquired Shaquille O'Neal from the Orlando Magic and newly-drafted Kobe Bryant from the Charlotte Hornets. Following the hiring of Phil Jackson as head coach in 1999, the team returned to championship form; led by O'Neal, Bryant, and a talented supporting cast, the Lakers won three consecutive NBA Finals from 2000-02. Most recently, the Lakers endured a series of off-the-court problems, largely the result of friction among O'Neal, Bryant, and Jackson. In 2004, O'Neal was traded to the Miami Heat and Jackson temporarily retired. After the Lakers struggled in 2004-05, Jackson returned for the following season, and the Bryant-led team returned to the postseason, losing to the Phoenix Suns in the first round.