PRECIOUS ACHIUWA NEWS

Extremely efficient off bench Achiuwa provided 20 points (9-11 FG, 2-2 3PT), six rebounds, one assist and one block in Wednesday's 104-101 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Achiuwa's first postseason start in Game 2 was lackluster at best, but he more than made up for that performance in Game 3. The Memphis product missed just two shots on his way to finishing as the game's fourth-leading scorer.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Wednesday Achiuwa will come off the bench for Wednesday's Game 2 against the 76ers, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Khem Birch joining the starting lineup for the first time this series, Achiuwa will shift back to a bench role after starting for Scottie Barnes (ankle) in Monday's Game 2. The 22-year-old contributed seven points, six rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes of action in his first postseason start.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins starting five Achiuwa is starting Monday's Game 2 against the 76ers, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact Achiuwa will take the place of Scottie Barnes, who is unavailable due to a sprained left ankle. The Memphis product found considerable success in his last start April 7 -- which happened to come against Philadelphia -- finishing with 20 points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 40 minutes.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Achiuwa (knee) will play Friday against the Rockets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Achiuwa is expected to start a second straight game with Fred VanVleet (knee) and OG Anunoby (thigh) shelved. In Thursday's win over the 76ers, Achiuwa posted 20 points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 40 minutes.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday's contest Achiuwa is questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets due to a left knee contusion, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Fred VanVleet (rest) out, Achiuwa started Thursday's win over the 76ers and notched 20 points. If he's sidelined Friday, Khem Birch, Thaddeus Young and Chris Boucher are all candidates for increased roles behind Pascal Siakam.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Siakam has triple-double, Raptors beat 76ers 119-114

Pascal Siakam had 37 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds for his third career triple-double, Gary Trent Jr. scored 30 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-...

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start Thursday Achiuwa will start Thursday's game against the 76ers, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Achiuwa will move into the lineup as the Raptors go with a bigger look featuring Pascal Siakam and Khem Birch up front with Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent Jr. in the backcourt. Fred VanVleet (rest) will not play Thursday.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Siakam has 31 as Raptors beat Hawks to clinch playoff spot

Pascal Siakam had 31 points and 13 rebounds, Scottie Barnes had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors clinched a playoff berth by beating the Atlanta Hawks 118-108

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto fans shower Lowry with love in long-awaited return

Raptors fans and guard Kyle Lowry finally got to enjoy their long-awaited reunion

APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scottie Barnes Told Nick Nurse to Start Precious Achiuwa in the 2nd Half Toronto Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes helped make the decision to start Precious Achiuwa in the 2nd half of Wednesday’s victory over the Min...

MARCH 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Scottie Barnes Told Nick Nurse to Start Precious Achiuwa in the 2nd Half Toronto Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes helped make the decision to start Precious Achiuwa in the 2nd half of Wednesday’s victory over the Min...

MARCH 31, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Siakam has triple-double, Raptors rout Timberwolves 125-102

Pascal Siakam had 12 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high 13 assists for his second career triple-double, Gary Trent Jr. scored 29 points and the Toronto Raptors strengthened thei...

MARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Precious Achiuwa Explains How Toronto's Trust Has Helped Him Become a Reliable Three-Point Threat The Toronto Raptors are trusting Precious Achiuwa to take and make three-pointers this season and it’s begun to pay off

MARCH 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lights out from distance Achiuwa racked up 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Saturday's 131-91 win over Indiana.

Impact Achiuwa bounced back from back-to-back poor three-point shooting nights to tie his season high with four made threes, a mark he's reached just one other time. He also tied his season high with four assists and scored in double figures for the ninth time over his 10 appearances. During that stretch, he's averaged 13.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.1 minutes per game. Khem Birch continues to draw stats at center, but Chris Boucher and Achiuwa have been more productive options off the bench.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors rout Pacers after fire causes delay, fan evacuation

Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and the Toronto Raptors routed the depleted Indiana Pacers 131-91 on Saturday night in a game delayed 70 minutes in the first half because of a speak...

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Siakam matches season high with 35, Raptors top Cavs 117-104

Pascal Siakam matched his season-high with 35 points, Chris Boucher scored 17, and the Toronto Raptors tightened the Eastern Conference playoff race by beating the Cleveland Cavali...

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moving to bench Achiuwa will shift to the bench for Thursday's game against the Cavs, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact With OG Anunoby back in the lineup and Gary Trent Jr. (toe) out, the Raptors will shake up the lineup and roll with Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Anunoby and Khem Birch as the starting five.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Nurse Explains How Precious Achiuwa Can Take Advantage of Opposing Centers The Toronto Raptors are seeing Precious Achiuwa flourish as a strange smallball center thanks to his versatile skills and sudden three-point...

MARCH 21, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Chris Boucher Saves the Day, Precious Achiuwa Steps Up, & Raptors Eke Out Victory over 76ers The Toronto Raptors saw growth from Precious Achiuwa and Chris Boucher in a thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Philadelphia 76ers

MARCH 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Raptors win 6th straight road game. top 76ers 93-88

Pascal Siakam had 26 points and 10 rebounds and Precious Achiuwa scored 21 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 93-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers

MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returning to starting lineup Achiuwa will start Sunday night's game against the 76ers, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Fred VanVleet (knee) sitting out, Toronto will go with a bigger lineup featuring Pascal Siakam at the three, Khem Birch at the four and Achiuwa at the five. The second-year big man is coming off of an 18-point, five-rebound effort in 36 minutes off the bench Friday night against the Lakers.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another strong game Friday Achiuwa notched 18 points (7-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 36 minutes during Friday's 128-123 overtime loss to the Lakers.

Impact Achiuwa continues to come off the bench for the Raptors, although he is quite clearly the preferred option at center right now. He has scored in double figures in six straight games, hitting multiple three-pointers in three of those matchups. He typically brings very little to the table in terms of defensive numbers, limiting his overall upside. Managers in 12-team leagues should view him as an end-of-roster option, especially if they're in need of points and rebounds.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James scores 35, Lakers beat Raptors in OT, snap 3-game skid

LeBron James scored 19 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, Russell Westbrook had 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three...

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS