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Khem Birch - Secures eight rebounds Birch totaled five points (2-6 FG, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 26 minutes during Sunday's 104-96 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Birch remained in the starting lineup and saw his highest minutes total since Jan. 11 since the Raptors were dealing with several injuries, and he finished second on the team in rebounds. In spite of his production on the boards against the Cavaliers, Birch has been an unreliable fantasy contributor during his stretch of eight consecutive starts.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Boucher - Drops 21 points as starter Boucher racked up 21 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals over 36 minutes during Sunday's 104-96 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Boucher took on a starting role Sunday since Fred VanVleet (knee) and Malachi Flynn (hamstring) were sidelined, and he topped 20 points for the fourth time this season while coming within three rebounds of a double-double. With Flynn out indefinitely, Boucher's role going forward will be dependent on when VanVleet is able to return to the court. Boucher has been a solid fantasy contributor as a starter this year and should continue to see increased value if he draws additional starts.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scottie Barnes - Posts double-double as point guard Barnes racked up 19 points (8-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists and three steals in 42 minutes during Sunday's 104-96 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Barnes served as the Raptors' starting point guard with Fred VanVleet (knee) and Malachi Flynn (hamstring) sidelined against Cleveland, and he posted his fourth double-double in his last five appearances. He's now played at least 34 minutes in each of the last five matchups, and he should continue to handle a prominent role while VanVleet and Flynn are out.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tangerine Game Highlights: Raptors at Cavaliers - March 6, 2022

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Cleveland Cavaliers beat Toronto Raptors, snap three-game skid behind rookie Evan Mobley Rookie Evan Mobley had 20 points and 17 rebounds, Lauri Markkanen scored 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Toronto Raptors 104-96 Sund...

MARCH 7, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Cleveland Cavaliers win season series, tighten grip on playoff spot with 104-96 win over Toronto Raptors The Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors -- separated by just a few games for the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference standings -- playe...

MARCH 7, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

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Raptors Post Game: Nick Nurse - March 6, 2022

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Raptors Get 1st Look at Point Scottie & Other Takeaways from Toronto's Loss to the Cavaliers The Toronto Raptors got their first look at Scottie Barnes as a point guard, but the lack of offense proved decisive in a loss to the Clevel...

MARCH 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mobley, Markkanen power Cavaliers past Raptors 104-96

Rookie Evan Mobley had 20 points and 17 rebounds, Lauri Markkanen scored 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers widened their lead on Toronto in the Eastern Conference standings with a 104...

MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

RAPTORS at CAVALIERS ' FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS ' March 4, 2022

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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen suffers left quad contusion, leaves game against Raptors Allen bumped into Raptors forward Precious Achiuwa while driving to the basket. After failing to convert the layup, Allen came down awkwardl...

MARCH 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chris Boucher - Joins starting lineup Boucher is starting Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Fred VanVleet (knee) and Malachi Flynn (hamstring) sidelined Sunday, Scottie Barnes will start at point guard, which will open up a spot in the starting lineup for Boucher. He hasn't started since Jan. 25 but has averaged 6.3 points and 6.6 rebounds in 20.6 minutes per game across his last seven appearances.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Nurse on Point Scottie Barnes & Timelines for Fred VanVleet & Malachi Flynn Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says Scottie Barnes will start at point guard and provides some clarify on Fred VanVleet and Malachi Flynn’...

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Scottie Barnes - Starting at point guard Barnes will serve as the Raptors' starting point guard Sunday against the Cavaliers, Blake Murphy of The Athletic

Impact Since Malachi Flynn (hamstring) and Fred VanVleet (knee) remain sidelined against Cleveland, Barnes will take on a more prominent role in Toronto's offense once again. He's posted double-doubles in three of his last four appearances and has averaged 19.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 38.3 minutes per game during that time. Pascal Siakam and Dalano Banton are also in line for increased run Sunday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 6, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Malachi Flynn Out Indefinitely With Strained Left Hamstring The Toronto Raptors say Malachi Flynn will be out indefinitely with a strained left hamstring he suffered Friday night against the Orlando M...

MARCH 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Malachi Flynn - Facing indefinite absence Flynn will be sidelined indefinitely by a strained left hamstring, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Flynn was already ruled out for Sunday's matchup with Cleveland, and it appears he'll also miss additional time due to the injury. The severity of the strain is unclear, but Flynn's absence will leave Toronto short on frontcourt depth with Fred VanVleet (knee) also still battling an injury.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 6, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Fred VanVleet & Malachi Flynn Both Ruled Out for Raptors The Toronto Raptors will be without Fred VanVleet and Malachi Flynn on Sunday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers

MARCH 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Keys to the Game: Cavaliers vs. Raptors ' Cleveland Cavaliers The Cavaliers return home for a critical contest on Sunday night -- taking on Pascal Siakam and the Raptors in an important Eastern Conferen...

MARCH 6, 2022 • NBA.COM

Armoni Brooks - Available for team debut Brooks will be available off the bench for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Even though Brooks didn't finalize his 10-day contract until earlier Sunday, Toronto won't waste any time working him into the mix. With the team's top two point guards in Fred VanVleet (knee) and Malachi Flynn (hamstring) both sidelined against Cleveland, Brooks could find himself included in head coach Nick Nurse's rotation.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fred VanVleet - Won't play Sunday VanVleet (knee) is unavailable for Sunday's game at Cleveland, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact VanVleet will be sidelined for the fifth consecutive contest as he continues to manage soreness in his right knee. Malachi Flynn (hamstring) is also out, leaving Toronto extremely short on backcourt depth. Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam should see some run at the point for the Raptors, and Dalano Banton should also receive more playing time.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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