Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is being considered doubtful to play in Game 6 against the 76ers as he continues to deal with a left hip flexor strain that kept him out of Game 5 as well.
is being considered doubtful to play in Game 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers, the team said Wednesday, as he continues to deal with a left hip flexor strain that kept him out of Game 5 as well.
Hip flexors are the collection of muscles and tendons that facilitate lifting the knee towards the body, and are susceptible to being strained -- a tearing in the muscles -- if they are overused, which can significantly impact a person's mobility.
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