MARCH 4, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
TORONTO RAPTORS 5-14 · 13TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
5-14 · 13TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game at Heat · Sat 1:00AM
TOR +8.0 TOTAL 219
Raptors Post Game: Precious Achiuwa
MARCH 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Raptors Post Game: Nick Nurse
MARCH 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Casey spell over Raptors continues with another Pistons win Dwane Casey is well aware of his record against his former Raptors, but he takes no credit for Detroit’s improbable dominance of them since...
Detroit Pistons Highlights ' Cade Cunningham vs. Toronto Raptors
MARCH 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Detroit Pistons Highlights ' Jerami Grant vs. Toronto Raptors
MARCH 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Cunningham has 22 points as Pistons hold off Raptors 108-106
Cade Cunningham had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Jerami Grant scored 26 and the Detroit Pistons held on to beat Toronto 108-106 for their sixth straight victory over the RaptorsMARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Detroit Pistons avoid collapse, extend winning streak against Toronto Raptors to six The Detroit Pistons improved to 9-3 against the Raptors since Dwane Casey was hired as head coach in 2018.
MARCH 4, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Pistons Continue to Own Raptors & Other Takeaways from Toronto's Loss to Detroit The Toronto Raptors rallied late following Nurse Nurse’s third quarter ejection, but Dwane Casey’s Detroit Pistons continue to pester the Ra...
MARCH 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Pistons sweep Raptors, improve to 9-3 against Casey's former team The Pistons completed the series sweep this season, with a 108-106 victory against the Raptors on Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena.
MARCH 4, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Detroit Pistons vs. Toronto Raptors: Best photos from Soctiabank Arena The Detroit Pistons travel to face the Toronto Raptors at Soctiabank Arena in Toronto on March 3, 2022.
MARCH 4, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Fred VanVleet, Thad Young Ruled Out for Raptors The Toronto Raptors have ruled out Fred VanVleet and Thad Young ahead of Thursday’s game against the Detroit Pistons
MARCH 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Raptors' OG Anunoby out for 2 weeks with fractured right ring finger Anunoby, 24, is averaging a career-high 17.5 points through 42 games played. He is also posting averages of 5.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per...
MARCH 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fred VanVleet - Missing another game VanVleet (knee) will miss a third straight game Thursday against Detroit, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.
Impact The point guard continues to deal with knee soreness, and he'll be held out for the fifth time in the last nine games. Expect Malachi Flynn to make another start in VanVleet's place. With the Raptors entering a back-to-back set, it's very possible VanVleet could extend his streak of absences to four games Friday against Orlando.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thaddeus Young - Won't play Thursday Young (illness) is out Thursday against the Pistons, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
Impact Young is dealing with a non-COVID illness that will force him to miss at least one game. Chris Boucher, Precious Achiuwa and Khem Birch should see increased run Thursday.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dalano Banton - Back with NBA team Toronto recalled Banton from the G League's Raptors 905 on Wednesday, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
Impact Banton could fill a spot in the Raptors' rotation Thursday against the Pistons, though his usage will likely hinge on whether Fred VanVleet (knee) returns from a two-game absence. Even if VanVleet is out, Banton may only occupy a limited backup role behind Malachi Flynn, who has impressed while starting in place of the All-Star for the past two games.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Svi Mykhailiuk - Returns to NBA team Toronto recalled Mykhailiuk from the G League's Raptors 905 on Wednesday, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
Impact Mykhailiuk will rejoin the NBA squad as the Raptors prepare for a matchup Thursday against one of his former teams (Detroit). The 24-year-old turned in a 40-point performance for the 905 in Wednesday's win over the College Park Skyhawks, but the offensive outburst likely won't do much for his chances of earning a regular role in the NBA rotation.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Report: OG Anunoby Expected to be Sidelined for 2 Weeks The Toronto Raptors will keep OG Anunoby sidelined for the next two weeks to allow for his fractured finger to heal
MARCH 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
OG Anunoby - Out at least two more weeks Anunoby (finger) is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Anunoby had already been ruled out for Thursday's game against Detroit due to his fractured finger, marking his fourth consecutive absence. He'll have time to rest his injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks to determine a better timetable for his return. Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent, Yuta Watanabe and Justin Champagnie should continue to see additional playing time while Anunoby is sidelined.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scottie Barnes Earns Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month Honors Toronto Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes has earned Rookie of the Month honors for the Eastern Conference in February
MARCH 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Scottie Barnes, Josh Giddey named NBA Rookies of the Month Barnes and Giddey on Thursday were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for February.
MARCH 3, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
OG Anunoby Downgraded to Out, Thad Young & Fred VanVleet both Questionable The Toronto Raptors have downgraded OG Anunoby to out while Fred VanVleet and Thad Young are both questionable for Thursday’s game against t...
MARCH 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Fred VanVleet - Remains questionable Thursday VanVleet (knee) remains questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact A previous report said that VanVleet would play against Detroit, but he remains on the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup. If he's forced to miss a third straight game, Malachi Flynn should continue to see increased playing time.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fred VanVleet - Available Thursday VanVleet (knee) is available Thursday against Detroit, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact VanVleet missed the last two games due to knee soreness, but he'll be back in action Thursday. He's averaged 19.3 points, 5.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 33.3 minutes per game across his last four appearances.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thaddeus Young - Questionable with illness Young is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Pistons due to an illness, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
Impact Young has been a consistent part of the rotation since Valentine's Day, averaging 8.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 19.0 minutes. If he sits out, more minutes could be available for Chris Boucher, Precious Achiuwa and Khem Birch.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
OG Anunoby - Downgraded to out Anunoby (finger) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pistons, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Impact Anunoby will sit out a fourth consecutive game as he continues to deal with a fractured finger on his right hand. Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent and Yuta Watanabe should continue to see additional run.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
