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Toronto takes home win streak into matchup with Miami

Toronto will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Raptors face Miami

APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable vs. Heat Watanabe (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Despite some concern following an MRI that revealed a "little problem," Watanabe still has a chance at playing Sunday. That said, he's not always a part of the rotation when available.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MRI results cause concern Coach Nick Nurse said Friday that Watanabe (quadriceps) underwent an MRI that revealed a "little problem," Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watanabe was unavailable for Friday's game against Orlando due to his quadriceps soreness, and he'll be re-evaluated once the Raptors return to Toronto this weekend. It's not yet clear when the 27-year-old will be able to return.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors beat Magic 102-89 for fifth straight win

Fred VanVleet and Scottie Barnes scored 19 points apiece, Pascal Siakam added 16 points and 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 102-89 for their fifth straig...

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Friday Watanabe (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Magic, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watanabe has played just 18 total minutes across the Raptors' last five games, including a healthy DNP. His absence isn't expected to impact Toronto's rotation.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Watanabe is questionable for Friday's game against the Magic due to quad soreness , Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Watanabe remains a fringe part of the Raptors' rotation. If he sits out, it won't affect much.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays four minutes in loss Watanabe accumulated two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one block in four minutes during Monday's 113-99 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Watanabe saw action for the first time in over a week and for just the fifth time this month. With the Raptors opting to run an extremely shallow rotation, Watanabe appears to have fallen out of favor. Even in deeper formats, his role is far too limited for him to be considered a viable asset.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up, available Watanabe was called up to the NBA and will be available for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Watanabe put up 24 points and 10 rebounds with four blocks in his debut G League game Monday, and he's back with the Raptors ahead of Tuesday's game. With Fred VanVleet (knee) sidelined, Watanabe may see more playing time than usual.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

VanVleet rescues Raptors late in 109-105 win over Wizards

Fred VanVleet hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 59 seconds to play, and the Toronto Raptors hung on after blowing an 18-point fourth-quarter lead to beat the Washington Wizards 109-...

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to bench role Watanabe will come off the bench Monday night against the Heat, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watanabe picked up a spot start Saturday in Milwaukee but logged only five minutes and failed to attempt a shot in the victory. He'll head back to his typical bench role Monday evening.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Milwaukee Watanabe will start Saturday's matchup against the Bucks, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watanabe joins the starting five with Scottie Barnes (knee), Gary Trent (ankle) and Khem Birch (nose) out. In his three starts, Watanabe has averaged 12.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 27.7 minutes.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Watanabe will come off the bench Friday against the Pistons, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact With Scottie Barnes (knee) back in the fold, Watanabe will resume a bench role. As a reserve, he's averaged 5.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 18.1 minutes.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Booker scores 16 as Suns cool off streaking Raptors, 99-95

Devin Booker scored 16 points, including the go-ahead basket with 1:02 remaining, and Chris Paul had 15 points and 12 assists as the Phoenix Suns beat Toronto 99-95 to snap the Rap...

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto takes home win streak into matchup with Phoenix

Toronto aims to prolong its five-game home win streak with a victory against Phoenix

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Siakam scores 29, Raptors beat Pelicans for 6th straight win

Pascal Siakam had 29 points and 10 rebounds, Fred VanVleet scored 32 points and the Toronto Raptors extended their winning streak to a season-high six games with a 105-101 win over...

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto takes home win streak into matchup with New Orleans

Toronto will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Raptors play New Orleans

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

VanVleet's 1st career triple-double pushes Raptors over Jazz

Fred VanVleet had 37 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, OG Anunoby scored 22 points, and the Toronto Raptors overcame a 17-point deficit to beat...

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mitchell, Utah set for matchup against Toronto

Donovan Mitchell leads Utah into a matchup against Toronto averaging 25.0 points per game

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Siakam scores 33 points, Raptors beat short-handed Bucks

Pascal Siakam scored 33 points, OG Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr. had 22 apiece and the Toronto Raptors beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 117-111 on Wednesday night

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee into matchup with Toronto

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee into a matchup with Toronto averaging 27.9 points per game

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

VanVleet tops 30 for third straight game, Raptors rout Spurs

Fred VanVleet scored 33 points, Pascal Siakam had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors extended their winning streak to three by beating the San Antonio Spurs 129-104

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Love, Garland score 22 as Cavs rout depleted Raptors 144-99

Kevin Love and Darius Garland scored 22 points apiece, and the Cleveland Cavaliers tied their franchise record with 46 points in the third quarter of a 144-99 rout over the COVID-1...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

VanVleet has 27, Raptors rout short-handed Warriors 119-100

Fred VanVleet had 27 points and 12 assists, Scottie Barnes scored 21 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors 119-100

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS