Anunoby amassed 16 points (7-15 FG, 2-9 3PT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals over 39 minutes in Monday's 103-88 win over Philadelphia.
Anunoby's all-around effort helped Toronto keep their playoff run alive. The Indiana product is putting up 19.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists on 49.1 percent shooting from the field and 35.6 percent from deep in the series.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Leads team once again
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Anunoby finished with 26 points (8-18 FG, 4-9 3PT, 6-9 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in a 104-101 loss to Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Anunoby now has back-to-back 26-point performances on a combined 18-for-32 shooting from the field with eight threes. The fifth-year forward has been stellar in rookie Scottie Barnes' absence. Toronto will need him to stay consistent to fight their way back into the series.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Leads team in loss
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Anunoby put up 26 points (10-14 FG, 4-7 3PT, 2-2 FT), three assists, one rebound and one steal in Monday's 112-97 loss to Philadelphia.
Anunoby recorded his second straight game of 20-plus points on at least 60.0 percent shooting from the field. With rookie Scottie Barnes' (ankle) status in question for Game 3, the Raptors will need Anunoby to remain aggressive if they want to turn the series around.
Anunoby chipped in 20 points (9-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes during Saturday's 131-111 loss to the 76ers.
The fifth-year forward has trouble staying healthy down the stretch, but Anunoby looked good to begin the Raptors' postseason run, scoring 20 or more points for just the second time in his last seven games. With a number of other Toronto players picking up injuries in Game 1, the team will need Anunoby to stay productive if they're going to rally against the Sixers.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Still feeling sore
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Raptors head coach Nick Nurse said Wednesday that Anunoby (thigh) is still feeling sore after returning to action for the regular-season finale Sunday, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Anunoby missed four straight games before playing 25 minutes during the finale. While it's obviously encouraging to see him return to action, it's clear the thigh issue hasn't been completely resolved, and he'll likely need more time to ramp up his conditioning. Nurse added that Anunoby continues to make progress daily, but at this point, it looks like the coach doesn't know what to expect out of the talented forward after he missed 19 of the final 25 contests of the season.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Modest numbers in return
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Anunoby (thigh) tallied eight points (3-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal across 25 minutes Sunday in the Raptors' 105-94 loss to the Knicks.
The Raptors didn't have much at stake in Sunday's regular-season finale, but Anunoby's healthy return from a four-game absence has to be one of the more important takeaways as Toronto prepares for a first-round playoff matchup with the fourth-seeded 76ers. With Anunoby back in action, the Raptors will enter the postseason fully healthy, as the only key player that sat out Sunday was Fred VanVleet, who missed his third straight game for "right knee management" in what was more than likely a rest-related absence. Anunoby didn't see his usual level of playing time Sunday, but he should be ready to handle a 30-plus-minute workload when the 76ers and Raptors take the floor for Game 1 on Saturday.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Expected to see limited action
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Anunoby (thigh) is expected to play limited minutes in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Knicks, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
This comes straight from the mouth of coach Nick Nurse, who isn't exactly known for his transparency, so it's possible Anunoby could play a full complement of minutes or even sit out altogether in what's ultimately a meaningless game for both teams. Still, it looks as though the Raptors would prefer to get Anunoby back on the floor before the postseason begins next weekend. The versatile wing missed the last four games with a bruised right quad.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Questionable Sunday
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Anunoby (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Knicks, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
Anunoby continues to recover from a bruised right quad. Sunday will be his last chance to get some game-action before the playoffs commence. Either way, the versatile forward will presumably be ready for the start of the postseason.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Out Thursday and Friday
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Anunoby (thigh) will miss at least the Raptors' next two games, Michael Grange of SportsNet reports.
The versatile forward will miss Thursday's game against Philly and Friday's game against Houston as he continues to deal with what's apparently a severely bruised right quad. The hope is that he can get back on the floor for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Knicks, but at this stage that's no guarantee. Either way, Anunoby figures to be back healthy for the start of the postseason.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: On course to sit again Thursday
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Anunoby (thigh) has been downgraded to doubtful for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Anunoby was initially listed as questionable, but his bruised right thigh looks like it will cause him to miss a third consecutive contest. If he does sit Thursday, he'll have only two more opportunities to play before the postseason.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Questionable against Philadelphia
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Anunoby (thigh) is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Anunoby will have a chance to return Thursday after missing each of the last two games with a thigh injury. If he remains out, Thaddeus Young and Khem Birch should see additional run.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Out Tuesday
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Anunoby (thigh) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Anunoby will miss a second straight game after being hit in the thigh late in Friday's win over Orlando. In his absence, Thaddeus Young and Khem Birch are both candidates for increased roles once again.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Questionable Tuesday
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Anunoby (thigh) is questionable for Tuesday's contest, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
Anunoby was hit in the thigh late in Friday's win over Orlando and was a late scratch ahead of Sunday's loss to the Heat. If he's sidelined for a second straight game, Thaddeus Young and Khem Birch are both candidates for increased roles once again.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Late scratch Sunday
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Anunoby is out for Sunday's game against the Heat due to soreness in his thigh, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Anunoby was hit in the thigh late in Friday's win over Orlando, and he'll be forced to miss at least one game. Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent should see additional run against Miami.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Efficient performance in win
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Anunoby accumulated 22 points (9-13 FG, 4-4 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 125-102 win over Minnesota.
Anunoby was lights out from three en route to his first 20-plus point outing since Feb. 7. The 2017 first-round pick missed nearly a full month (15 games) due to a finger injury, but since his return (four games), he's averaged 16.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 31.5 minutes per game.
Anunoby accumulated 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Monday's 115-112 overtime win over the Celtics.
Anunoby shot 50 percent from the floor and provided eight rebounds in a great two-way performance. Anunoby's return to action coincides with a three-game winning streak, further highlighting his value in the first unit.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Sinks four threes in return
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Anunoby (finger) posted 14 points (4-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one block in 26 minutes during Thursday's 117-104 win over the Cavaliers.
A finger injury had kept Anunoby off the court since Feb. 16, but it didn't appear to be much of an issue for him upon his return as he put together a strong shooting performance from long range. Anunoby has had a tough time staying healthy this season, missing 30 of the Raptors' 73 games, but if he can stay in the lineup down the stretch he'll provide a big boost to a team fighting to avoid the play-in tournament and secure a playoff spot.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Will be game-time call
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Anunoby (finger) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Cavs, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.
The Raptors issued an updated injury report at 5:30 PM ET, but Anunoby remains questionable, and coach Nick Nurse intimated that the wing will end up being a game-time call. It's been a lengthy layoff for the 2017 first-round pick, who hasn't played since the final game before the All-Star break due to a fractured finger. Given the situation, if he's cleared to play Thursday, his minutes could be limited.
