However, the Lakers are currently ranked ninth in the NBA in terms of free throws attempted per game (24.3) and second in terms of the fewest free throws allowed (19.4). The game that took place on Tuesday against Toronto was on the extreme end of the range.

LOS ANGELES — The After the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors by a score of 132-131 on Tuesday night, the differential in free throws became a topic of discussion.

In their triumph, the Lakers made a total of 23 more free throws than the Raptors, resulting in a score of 36-13. Their victory included a free-throw advantage of 23-2 for the home team during the fourth quarter. This resulted in the ire of the Raptors coach, Darko Rajaković, who went on an angry, table-pounding rant about the refereeing that occurred after the game.

“I understand, respect for All-Stars and that, but we also have star players on our team,” stated the first-year coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. “How is it possible that Scottie Barnes, who is [an] All-Star-caliber player in this league, he goes every single time to the rim with force and trying to get to the rim without flopping and not trying to get foul calls. For the entirety of the game, he is awarded two free throws.

Why is that even a possibility? I am curious as to how you intend to convey that to me. Tonight, they had to come out on top, right? In the event that this is the case, kindly inform us so that we do not plan on attending the game. Give them the victory all right.

On account of his public criticism of the officiating, Rajaković was subjected to a punishment of $25,000 by the league.

After being informed that Rajaković was dissatisfied with the differential in free throws, the star player of the Lakers, LeBron James, expressed his opinion after the game, saying, “I feel like they fouled and we didn’t.”

Despite the fact that Tuesday was on the extreme end of the spectrum, in part because the Raptors purposefully fouled down the stretch, this problem has been around for quite some time. The Los Angeles Lakers have a recipe for success that includes winning the battle for free throws.

Along with the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and New York Knicks, the Los Angeles Lakers were one of four teams that were listed in the top 10 in both free throws attempted per game and free throws allowed. The Lakers were ranked ninth in the NBA in free throws attempted per game (24.3) and second in the league in the number of free throws allowed (19.4).

During the previous season, the Lakers had an even greater advantage in terms of free throws: they led the league in the number of free throws attempted (26.6) and allowed the fewest (20.8).

The Lakers place a strong emphasis on both the strategy of taking a large number of free throws and the strategy of not fouling a great deal.

The guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves, made the following statement on Thursday morning, prior to the Lakers’ game against the Phoenix Suns: “I mean, we got LeBron James and Anthony Davis.” “And regardless of what you think about how they play or what they do, they are aggressive, they are physical, and they get down here like you said,” the speaker continued.

When you take a closer look at the past, you will notice that Bron is so physically talented and strong that there are instances when he gets fouled, but he doesn’t even look like he just got fouled. This is just due to the fact that he is physically gifted. There is no doubt that this is a matter of emphasis. Free throws are called that for a good reason. while I was younger, my parents would tell me that since there is no one guarding you, the more free throws you are able to make, the easier the shot should be. This was particularly true while I was playing basketball.