NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
TORONTO RAPTORS 2-12 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
2-12 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Raptors Provide Updates on Gary Trent Jr. and OG Anunoby Ahead of Celtics Game The Toronto Raptors have listed Gary Trent Jr. as probable while OG Anunoby remains doubtful to play the Boston Celtics
Christian Koloko - Still sidelined Koloko (illness) won't play in Friday's game versus the Celtics.
Impact Koloko has yet to suit up this season while dealing with a respiratory illness. There is no timetable for his return.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
OG Anunoby - Unlikely to play Friday Anunoby (finger) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Celtics, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Impact Anunoby continues to deal with a finger laceration that he sustained while doing household chores, and coach Darko Rajakovic revealed Thursday that the injury required stitches. Anunoby will likely be sidelined for a third consecutive game, which could lead to more of a role for Malachi Flynn, Gradey Dick and Jalen McDaniels once again.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gary Trent Jr. - Expected to play Friday Trent (foot) participated in Thursday's practice and is probable for Friday's game versus the Celtics, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Impact Trent has missed Toronto's last three contests with a foot injury but will have his status upgraded to probable Friday. If he's able to return, Malachi Flynn and Gradey Dick will likely see a decrease in their minutes.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Boucher - Misses out on double-double Boucher accumulated nine points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and one block across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 128-112 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact Boucher was one rebound and one point shy of notching his first double-double of the season Wednesday. Boucher continues to be one of Toronto's first options off the bench in the frontcourt. The 30-year-old forward is averaging 7.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 16.6 minutes across nine games so far in 2023-24.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pascal Siakam - Takes nine shots in decisive loss Siakam posted 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one block across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 128-112 loss to the Bucks.
Impact After a slow start to the season where Siakam shot just 41.2 percent from the field for 15.4 points through seven games, he put together a three-game run of 29.0 points per game on 54.5 percent. The impressive play came to an end Wednesday. Toronto lost decisively to the Bucks without Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Siakam's nine field-goal attempts were his second-lowest mark of the season. In addition to posting his lowest usage rate (25.0 percent) since 2018-19 (20.8 percent), the forward is a horrendous 1-for-22 (4.5 percent) from distance over his past six games while only making 65.6 percent of his free throws during the same stretch.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jakob Poeltl - Top rebounder in double-double Poeltl chipped in 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and four steals in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 128-112 loss to the Bucks.
Impact Poeltl led all players in Wednesday's game in rebounds while finishing as the lone Raptors player with a double-double and ending as the team leader in steals and blocks. Poeltl has hauled in 10 or more boards in five games this season, tallying a double-double in four of those contests.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scottie Barnes - All-around showing in defeat Barnes recorded 29 points (11-19 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 128-112 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact Barnes led all Raptors in scoring and assists while finishing one rebound short of tallying a double-double in an all-around performance. Barnes has been one of the top performers for Toronto so far this season, tallying 20 or more points on seven occasions while posting at least 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists in six contests this year.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gradey Dick - Reaches double figures in start Dick accumulated 11 points (2-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 128-112 loss to the Bucks.
Impact Dick replaced Otto Porter in the starting lineup, reaching double figures in scoring despite continuing his shooting struggles from the field while shooting 20 percent in a losing effort. Dick tallied his second game of 10 or more points this season, posting his highest scoring total since notching a season-high 16 points Oct. 28 against Chicago. Through 11 games, Dick has shot just 29.4 percent from the field and 25.0 percent from three during rookie campaign.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Celtics face the Raptors, aim for 5th straight victory
Boston seeks to extend its four-game win streak with a victory over TorontoNOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toronto Raptors Media Availability | Postgame vs Milwaukee Bucks | November 15, 2023
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Damian Lillard pours in 37 to carry Bucks past Raptors Nov 15, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) controls the ball as Toronto Raptors guard Dennis Schroder (17...
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Damian Lillard Drops 37 Points On The Raptors | 11.15.23
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Even without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks dominate Raptors in every aspect of the game Former Portland star fills the void nicely with Antetokounmpo out as Bucks rout Raptors
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors - Full Game Highlights | November 15, 2023-24 NBA Season
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Gradey Dick - Joins starting lineup Dick will join the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact O.G. Anunoby (finger) is sitting out for a second straight game, but Dick will replace Otto Porter in the first unit this time around. Dick has not shot the ball well during the early stages of his rookie season, hitting 31.7 percent from the field and 26.9 percent from beyond the arc.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Otto Porter Jr. - Rejoins reserves Porter won't start Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Porter drew the start Monday with O.G. Anunoby (finger) sidelined, but he'll be replaced by Gradey Dick for Wednesday's tilt. In five games this season, Porter has averaged 4.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals/blocks over 15.8 minutes.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf strain) won't play Wednesday for Bucks at Toronto
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss a game for the first time this season Wednesday because of a strained right calf.NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Dennis Schroder - Will play Schroder (knee) will play Wednesday against the Bucks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Impact Schroder will suit up despite batting right knee soreness. Across his first 10 matchups with Toronto, the veteran point guard has averaged 15.4 points, 7.7 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 32.3 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
OG Anunoby - Out Wednesday Anunoby (finger) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Bucks, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Impact As expected, both Anunoby and Gary Trent (foot) have been downgraded from doubtful to out. This will mark Anunoby's second straight absence since cutting his finger while doing household chores, and his next chance to suit up will arrive Friday versus Boston. Dennis Schroder (knee) remains questionable for Wednesday, so it's unclear what Toronto's rotation will look like at this point, though Malachi Flynn, Gradey Dick and Jalen McDaniels are all candidates for increased playing time again.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gary Trent Jr. - Officially ruled out Trent (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Impact Trent was doubtful for Wednesday's matchup, so it isn't very surprising to see him officially ruled out for a third consecutive game. Gradey Dick, Jalen McDaniels and Malachi Flynn could see increased run once again Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gradey Dick Talks Adjusting to NBA 3-Point Line as He Reaches 10-Game Mark Toronto Raptors rookie Gradey Dick continues to work on adjusting to a deeper three-point line at the NBA level
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dennis Schroder Pops Up on Injury Report for Raptors Ahead of Bucks Game The Toronto Raptors have listed Dennis Schroder as questionable to play Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Toronto Raptors Media Availability | Pregame vs Milwaukee Bucks | November 15, 2023
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Dennis Schroder - Late addition to injury report Schroder is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks due to right knee soreness.
Impact Schroder wasn't listed on the Raptors' initial injury report Tuesday but is now in danger of missing his first contest of the season. The veteran point guard has been strong to start his first season in Toronto, averaging 15.4 points, 7.7 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 32.3 minutes per game, so his potential absence would leave a big hole in Toronto's rotation, especially given O.G. Anunoby (finger) and Gary Trent (foot) are both doubtful for Wednesday's contest.
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