Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Sniffs triple-double Wednesday
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VanVleet closed with 26 points (8-22 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 12 rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 109-105 Play-In Game loss to the Bulls.
VanVleet ended just two assists away from a triple-double and was impressive on both ends of the court, but unfortunately, his contributions were not enough to lift the Raptors to victory. The point guard ends the 2022-23 campaign as one of Toronto's best players and a bona fide star. He averaged 19.3 points and a career-high 7.2 assists per game during the regular season while racking up nine double-doubles and one triple-double.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Will play Wednesday
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VanVleet (thumb) will play Wednesday against the Bulls, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
VanVleet missed the regular-season finale due to left thumb soreness, but as expected, he'll be full go for the Raptors' Play-In Tournament matchup versus Chicago. Across 69 regular-season appearances, the point guard averaged 19.3 points and a career-best 7.2 assists in 36.7 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Not playing Sunday
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VanVleet is out for Sunday's game against the Bucks due to left thumb soreness.
The Raptors will rest some of their stars, so VanVleet is set to miss the season finale as Toronto wants to keep him at 100 percent for the Play-In matchup against the Bulls on Wednesday. VanVleet ends the season averaging a career-best 7.2 assists per game while adding 19.3 points per contest.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Dishes eight dimes in loss
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VanVleet logged 12 points (3-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 121-102 loss to the Celtics.
VanVleet's shooting woes continued on Friday, as he only made three shots all night. However, he did manage to put together a decent fantasy line overall with his team-high eight assists and two steals, along with hitting two triples. The month of April has been rough for the veteran guard. He's only knocking down 31.4 percent of his attempts and averaging only 13.8 points in these four games.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Dishes out 20 assists in win
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VanVleet registered 20 points (7-17 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 20 assists, five rebounds and three steals in 38 minutes during Sunday's 128-108 win over the Hornets.
The 20 dimes were a career-high and franchise-record total, as VanVleet bounced back in a major way in the category after finishing below his season-long average (7.2 per game) in each of the Raptors' prior four contests. As per usual, VanVleet lacked efficiency from the field, and he also failed to hit multiple triples in a game for the first time in a month, but the immense assists production coupled with a perfect showing from the free-throw line and a strong output in the steals column made for a stellar all-around fantasy performance nonetheless.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Struggles with shot
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VanVleet had 19 points (5-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal over 42 minutes during Friday's 117-110 loss to Philadelphia.
VanVleet knocked down only 29.4 percent of his tries from the field but still finished second on his squad in scoring behind Scottie Barnes, who put up 29 points. VanVleet also committed six turnovers in the loss, his worst mark of the 2022-23 campaign. Despite this, he continues to produce across the board for fantasy managers and has registered a steal in 16 straight matchups.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Scores 28 with seven dimes Sunday
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VanVleet supplied 28 points (10-21 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals across 36 minutes during Sunday's 114-104 win over the Wizards.
VanVleet continues to be one of Toronto's most productive players on a game-to-game basis, and he has scored at least 20 points in four of the team's last five contests, reaching the 28-point mark thrice in that span. He had some subpar stretches in the previous months, but he's ending the regular season on a solid note. He's averaging 21.8 points, 8.6 assists and 3.3 rebounds per contest across 12 March outings.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Double-double not enough Wednesday
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VanVleet amassed 28 points (7-22 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 11-12 FT), 11 assists, two rebounds and two steals across 43 minutes during Wednesday's 118-114 loss to the Pacers.
The veteran point guard delivered his second straight double-double and ninth of the season, but the Raptors' stars didn't get enough support from the rest of the roster -- a common refrain this year. VanVleet has stepped up his production in March as Toronto tries to hang onto at least a spot in the play-in tournament, averaging 21.5 points, 9.2 assists, 3.6 threes, 3.3 boards and 2.5 steals over 10 games.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Leads team to victory
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VanVleet closed with 28 points (10-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Saturday's 122-107 win over the Timberwolves.
VanVleet posted team highs in points and assists as the Raptors secured a double-digit victory over Minnesota. Across his past seven appearances, the veteran point guard has averaged 21.4 points, 8.9 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 2.9 steals in 26.9 minutes with 49/47/90 shooting splits.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Nails eight triples Tuesday
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VanVleet accumulated 36 points (13-22 FG, 8-12 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and three steals in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 125-110 victory over Denver.
The eight triples were a season high for VanVleet, who has scored at least 30 points on eight occasions this season. Coming off an eight-point dud against the Lakers on Friday, VanVleet took it upon himself to carry the Raptors to a much-needed victory. Despite what many might view as a disappointing season, VanVleet has been a top-25 performer in nine-category leagues on a per-game basis. Health remains an ongoing issue, and at this point, managers simply have to cross their fingers that he can stay on the court down the stretch.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Struggles to find shooting touch
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VanVleet racked up 13 points (4-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, four rebounds and three steals across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 108-100 loss to the Clippers.
VanVleet couldn't find his shooting tough, but he salvaged his night by producing strong returns in the assists and steals columns. He's recorded at least nine dimes in five of his last six contests and at least two steals in four straight games.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Strong double-double not enough
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VanVleet recorded 21 points (5-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 14 assists, two steals and one rebound in 35 minutes during Monday's 118-113 loss to the Nuggets.
VanVleet scored 20-plus points for a second straight game and dished out a game-high 14 assists, one shy of his season high, en route to his eighth double-double of the campaign. The veteran point guard also recorded multiple steals for a third consecutive contest. The lone blemish on the night for VanVleet was his five turnovers, but that can certainly be overlooked given his strong production in other categories. Since returning from a three-game absence due to personal reasons, VanVleet is averaging 15.8 points, 10.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 37.5 minutes across four games.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Two-way special Saturday
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VanVleet contributed 25 points (9-16 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and three steals in 40 minutes during Saturday's 116-109 overtime win over Washington.
VanVleet was stellar on both ends of the floor Saturday, carrying the Raptors to a much-needed victory. Not only did he record his seventh double-double of the season, but he also added five combined steals and blocks. Despite some ongoing injury concerns, VanVleet has been a top-20 player this season, when healthy. With the Raptors pushing for a playoff spot, he should continue to deliver consistent second-round value ROS.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Threes still won't fall
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VanVleet accumulated 14 points (5-17 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 40 minutes during Thursday's 119-108 loss to the Wizards.
Since returning from a three-game absence due to personal reasons, VanVleet has made six of 28 shots and three of his 20 threes. His field-goal percentage is usually his worst fantasy category, but 21.4 percent is still incredibly low. Once his three pointers start falling, his offense will be back. At least VanVleet has produced good assist and steal numbers over the last two games.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Struggles from field
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VanVleet chipped in three points (1-11 FG, 1-9 3Pt), six rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 104-98 win over the Bulls.
VanVleet returned to the starting lineup Tuesday, replacing Gary Trent Jr. as a starter. He struggled from the field but finished one assist and four rebounds shy of an assist-rebound double-double. VanVleet has failed to reach the double-digit scoring total nine times this year, though this was the first such occurrence since he scored three points Jan. 14 against Atlanta.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Returns to starting lineup
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VanVleet (personal) is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus Chicago, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
VanVleet will replace Gary Trent in the starting lineup Tuesday. The 28-year-old VanVleet has started in all 50 of his appearances this season.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Not on injury report
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VanVleet (personal) isn't on the injury report for Tuesday's game against Chicago.
VanVleet missed the last three games while tending to a personal matter, but it appears as though he'll be back in action for Tuesday's home matchup. Over seven appearances this month, he's averaged 22.7 points, 7.4 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 36.7 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Won't play Sunday
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VanVleet (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
VanVleet has been tending to a personal matter recently and will miss a third straight game. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Bulls. In his absence, the Raptors have started a big lineup with Gary Trent at point guard and OG Anunoby at shooting guard, but Jeff Dowtin has also seen increased run off the bench.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Remains out Saturday
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VanVleet (personal) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
VanVleet has been tending to a personal matter recently, and he'll miss a second consecutive game after being excused from Friday's practice session. The Raptors play again Sunday against Cleveland, and it's unclear whether the 28-year-old will be able to play in the second half of the back-to-back set. Jeff Dowtin should continue to see increased run in VanVleet's absence.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Excused from practice
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VanVleet (personal) was excused from Friday's practice session, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
VanVleet missed Thursday's game against the Pelicans while tending to a personal matter, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available Saturday against Detroit. If he sits out once again, Jeff Dowtin should continue to see additional playing time.
