SCOUTING REPORT

After missing the playoffs for the first time since 201011, L.A. got off to a remarkable start to the season (15-6), emerging as the biggest surprise in the Western Conference. However, the team has not been able to sustain the momentum and had dropped 8-of-12 before Saturday. Not having Danilo

Gallinari (back spasms) hasn’t helped, since Gallinari has had a stellar campaign. Gallinari could return against the Raptors, though, after missing seven straight games. Big man Montrezl Harrell, who has had some huge outings against Toronto in the past, has had a breakout campaign, averaging 15.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. The Clippers rank 11th in the league in offensive efficiency, but just 20th defensively. Over the past 15 games, the offence has slipped, while the defence has improved.