Toronto hosts Houston on 5-game home slide
Toronto will try to stop its five-game home skid when the Raptors play Houston5 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Ochai Agbaji - Puts up 20 points Agbaji logged 20 points (8-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 101-94 loss to the Nets.
Impact Agbaji was efficient from the floor and recorded double-digit points for the third game in a row. He's been getting more and more comfortable as the season progresses, and the former Kansas standout should continue to see ample opportunities to keep producing as long as he remains a starter. Agbaji is averaging 10.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game since the beginning of December.
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Gradey Dick - Drains four threes Thursday Dick ended with 19 points (6-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Thursday's 101-94 loss to Brooklyn.
Impact Dick has been a bit inconsistent from time to time, but it's undeniable that he seems to be taking a step forward in recent games. The second-year guard has scored at least 15 points in five of his six December appearances, averaging 19.5 points per game and shooting 36.4 percent from deep in that stretch. The shooting numbers he posted in college haven't translated to the NBA yet, but the sharpshooter guard seems to be trending in the right direction based on his numbers in the last few weeks.
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Scottie Barnes - No limitations in return Barnes (ankle) tallied 16 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six assists, three rebounds and two blocks in 36 minutes Thursday in the Raptors' 101-94 loss to the Nets.
Impact Though Barnes turned in a relatively subdued stat line Thursday, the fact that he received major minutes in his return from a two-game absence due to a right ankle sprain was an encouraging sign for his fantasy managers. Barnes should continue to see added playmaking opportunities as Toronto's starting point guard before he eventually sees more minutes at forward once Immanuel Quickley (elbow) returns from his extended absence.
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Barnes disappointed in return from injury as Raptors' offence sputters in fourth TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors were cruising along, leading by as many as 10 points, when their offence ground to a halt.
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Cam Johnson spoils Scottie Barnes's return as Nets top Raptors 101-94 TORONTO - Cam Johnson took over in the fourth quarter as the Brooklyn Nets rallied past the Toronto Raptors 101-94 on Thursday.
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Raptors vs Nets Game Highlights | December 19, 2024
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Cameron Johnson pours in points late, lifts Nets past Raptors Cameron Johnson had 33 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and the visiting Brooklyn Nets came back to defeat the Toronto Raptors 101-94 on...
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Even with Scottie Barnes back, Raptors' woes continued in dropping their sixth in a row Ochai Agbaji, one of the very few to appear in every game for the Raptors, posts his fourth 20-point game of the season in loss to Nets.
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NETS at RAPTORS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | December 19, 2024
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Johnson hits tiebreaking 3, scores 15 of his 33 points in the 4th as Nets rally to beat Raptors
Cam Johnson hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with less than two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and finished with 33 points as the Brooklyn Nets overcame a 10-point deficit and...1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ja'Kobe Walter - Starting Thursday vs. Nets Walter will start in Thursday's matchup against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact The rookie will replace Jakob Poeltl (groin) in the starting five on Thursday, marking his fifth start through 13 regular-season appearances this year. Walter has provided a spark for the Raptors this season, and in his last five outings, he has averaged 9.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 40.9 percent from the field across 23.2 minutes per contest.
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Davion Mitchell - Officially ruled out Mitchell (shoulder) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Nets, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mitchell has been downgraded from questionable to out Thursday due to a right shoulder strain. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Houston.
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Scottie Barnes - Good to go against Brooklyn Barnes (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Nets, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Impact Barnes will return to action Thursday after missing Toronto's previous two contests due to a right ankle sprain. With RJ Barrett (illness) out, Barnes will likely take on most of the ball-handling responsibilities against Brooklyn.
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Davion Mitchell - Late addition to injury report Mitchell is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Nets due to a shoulder injury, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Mitchell is in danger of missing his first game of the season Thursday after being a late addition to the injury report with a shoulder injury. If Mitchell is ultimately ruled out, Jamal Shead will likely receive increased playing time.
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RJ Barrett - Late scratch Thursday Barrett is out for Thursday's game versus the Nets due to an illness, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Barrett will miss his first game since Oct. 26 on Thursday after being a late addition to the injury report with an illness. Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamison Battle are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Barrett's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Houston.
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Jamison Battle - Left off injury report Battle (ankle) will be active for Thursday's game against Brooklyn.
Impact Battle suffered a sprained ankle while playing in the G League last week but has been given the green light to suit up Thursday for Toronto. With Bruce Brown (knee) out and Scottie Barnes (ankle) questionable, Battle could see a sizeable role off the bench against the Nets.
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Scottie Barnes upgraded to questionable, Jakob Poeltl's injury raises questions at centre The Raps are far from full strength, but for the first time this season they'll enter Thursday's tip vs. the Nets as the betting favourite.
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Former Raptors centre Jontay Porter likely to get a prison term: law expert Porter's sentencing hearing is scheduled for Wednesday at a federal courthouse in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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How long is Scottie Barnes out? Ankle injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Raptors star | Sporting News Canada Here is more on Barnes' ankle injury and how much time he's expected to be out of Toronto's lineup.
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All-star Scottie Barnes upgraded to questionable by Toronto Raptors TORONTO - All-star Scottie Barnes has been upgraded to questionable by the Toronto Raptors.
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Bruce Brown - Out again Thursday Brown (knee) will not play Thursday against the Nets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Impact Previous reports have indicated that Brown is getting closer to making his first appearance of the season. He's been cleared for practice, but his conditioning may not be up to par yet. His next chance to play comes Monday against the Rockets.
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Jakob Poeltl - Won't play Thursday Poeltl (groin) will not play Thursday against the Nets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Impact The Raptors haven't provided an official update for Poeltl after he underwent an MRI on his left groin. With Toronto's starting center sidelined for at least one game, Kelly Olynyk will likely step into a large role and will offer plenty of upside for fantasy managers in need of a short-term pickup.
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Scottie Barnes - Questionable for Thursday Barnes (ankle) is expected to be listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Nets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Impact Barnes, who was diagnosed with an ankle sprain back on Dec. 9, was expected to miss several weeks of action. However, he appears be way ahead of schedule and is officially day-to-day. Barnes was having a solid season before his injury, averaging 20.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.7 blocks and 1.9 three-pointers.
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