Kyle Lowry (back) will not play Friday against the Lakers, Eric Koreen of the National Post reports.

Lowry (back) will not play Friday against the Lakers, Eric Koreen of the National Post reports.

Analysis:

As expected, Lowry will sit out Friday as he continues to battle back spasms. The Raptors said Wednesday that Lowry is without a timetable to return, so it's certainly possible that he could miss multiple games down the stretch, as playoff health is the team's top priority.