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Raptors look for payback when they host HeatThe Toronto Raptors open a seven-game homestand Sunday night with a chance to avenge a loss to the Miami Heat in a return match.The Raptors...
Raptors have feasted on home cooking and are poised to get their fill during extended homestandOnly once this season have the Raptors posted two wins in succession. That might change as the team settles into a home-friendly stretch.
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Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball will miss at least 2 weeks with a left calf strain
The Charlotte Hornets will be without point guard LaMelo Ball for at least two weeks because of a left calf strain22 DAYS AGO•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Richardson - Ruled out vs. RaptorsRichardson will not play in Sunday's game against the Raptors due to an illness, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ImpactRichardson is feeling under the weather, and the Heat will err on the side of caution. The veteran wing's next suit up will be in the second night of Miami's double header in Boston on Monday.
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Nikola Jovic - Will not play SundayJovic has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors due to an ankle injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ImpactAfter seeing the court in first 14 games of the season, Jovic was a DNP the last three games. It is unclear if this ankle injury had anything to do with it. When healthy, he is averaging 7.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.0 triples across 18.2 minutes per game. His next opportunity to suit up will be Monday versus the Celtics.
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Kelly Olynyk - Debut will not come SundayOlynyk (back) will not play in Sunday's game versus the Heat, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
ImpactOlynyk has been working to return from a back strain and make his season debut. He had only taken part in non-contact drills as of Nov. 22, and it remains unclear what he has been able to do since. His next opportunity to return will come Tuesday in a matchup with the Pacers.
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Gradey Dick - Ruled out vs. HeatDick (calf) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup with Miami, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
ImpactDick's absence will mark his fourth straight game sidelined due to a left calf contusion. Both Davion Mitchell and Ja'Kobe Walter have started in his absence and figure to again see increased workloads as a result. Dick's next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against Indiana.
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