The Lakers have a daunting task ahead in keeping their momentum amid the recent groin injury that will sideline LeBron James.

A.J. Lawson of Brampton, Ont., came off Toronto's bench for a career-high 32 points as the Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 119-104 on Monday.

The Phoenix Suns (30-34) face the Memphis Grizzlies (40-24) in the second of back-to-back road games on Monday.

17-year NBA veteran and former LA Clippers star Lou Williams got honest about the Lakers' situation following James' injury.