The Toronto Raptors are dealing with a string of injuries impacting several key players, including OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, and Immanual Quickley. These absences create a challenge for the team as they navigate a crucial stretch of the season.
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is navigating a challenging stretch due to injuries impacting key players. VanVleet's teammate, OG Anunoby, sustained a right hip pointer during the Raptors ' 121-115 loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Anunoby logged five points and two rebounds before exiting the game early.
Adding to the Raptors' injury woes, Scottie Barnes, 24, is still in concussion protocol after appearing to hit his head on the court Sunday in the late stages of the team's 115-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The Mississauga, Ont. native passed concussion tests after the win, according to sources, but the Duke product will now sit out for a second straight game while in protocol. Barrett has averaged 21.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists across 41 games played in his first full season with the team after being acquired via trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. Meanwhile, fellow trade acquisition, 25-year-old point guard Immanual Quickley, has been managing a workload since returning from an eight-game absence due to a left hip strain. Quickley will also be resting on the second night of a back-to-back. Limited by hip and thumb injuries this season, Quickley has only appeared in 12 games for the Raptors and is averaging 15.0 points, 5.7 assists, and 2.1 rebounds. Khem Birch, 29, was ruled out of the team's 121-115 loss to the Knicks on Tuesday after sustaining a right hip pointer. He posted five points with two rebounds before making the early exit. The team's injury report continues to evolve as they face a crucial stretch of the season. The Raptors' focus now shifts to managing the health of their players and finding ways to maintain their competitive edge despite these setbacks.
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