Raptors' Jamison Battle: Scores 11 points in first NBA start
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Battle contributed 11 points (4-15 FG, 3-12 3Pt), eight rebounds and one assist across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 118-105 victory over the 76ers.
With the Raptors dealing with a plethora of injuries, Battle was put in position to make the first start of his NBA career Wednesday. He wasn't efficient from the floor (especially from three-point range), but he managed to help on the boards with eight rebounds. Battle could remain in the starting five against the Pacers on Friday if the likes of Scottie Barnes (hand), Ochai Agbaji (ankle), RJ Barrett (personal) and Jonathan Mogbo (nose) remain out.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Available to play Wednesday
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Battle (nose) is available for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Battle will suit up Wednesday and should see his regular workload off the bench. However, he's averaging 18.7 minutes per game since the All-Star break, so he shouldn't carry a ton of fantasy upside.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Iffy for Wednesday
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Battle (nose) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Battle is tending to a broken nose, an injury he initially sustained while playing in the G League on Feb. 26 before he aggravated it in Monday's loss to the Wizards. The rookie forward has appeared in each of Toronto's last three games, averaging 9.0 points and 4.0 rebounds in 18.7 minutes per contest.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Heads to locker room
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Battle went into the locker room after suffering an apparent facial injury in the first quarter of Monday's game against Washington, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
The forward was seemingly hit in the face by an opposing player and checked out of the game with 3:36 remaining in the opening quarter. Battle previously broke his nose Feb. 26 while playing for the G League's Raptors 905, so he may have suffered an aggravation of that injury.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Good to go Friday
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The Raptors recalled Battle (nose) from the G League's Raptors 905 Thursday, and he will be available for Friday's game versus the Jazz, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Battle has missed time due to a nasal fracture and was sent to the G League on Wednesday but has returned to the NBA and is good to go against Utah. With RJ Barrett (rest) and Ochai Agbaji (ankle) out, Battle could receive increased playing time.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Heading to G League
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The Raptors assigned Battle to the G League's Raptors 905 on Wednesday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Since being recalled from the G League last Thursday, Battle has proceeded to miss the Raptors' last three games while recovering from a nasal fracture. His assignment to the G League likely suggests that Battle will take part in practice, which could mean that the rookie forward is back in action for Toronto's next game Friday versus the Jazz.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Another absence coming
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Battle (nasal fracture) will not play Tuesday against the Magic, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Battle suffered a nasal fracture Wednesday during a stint in the G League, and it's unclear just how long he'll be sidelined for. His next chance to play comes Friday against Utah.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Won't play vs. Orlando
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Battle (nose) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.
Battle suffered a nasal fracture Wednesday during a stint in the G League, which has ruled him out for Sunday's game in Orlando. Toronto will be thin in the frontcourt with Ochai Agbaji (ankle) set to sit out this game against the Magic. RJ Barrett, Gradey Dick and Jonathan Mogbo are likely getting more minutes.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Out with nasal fracture
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Battle won't play Friday versus Chicago due to a nasal fracture, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Battle presumably suffered the injury during his most recent appearance Wednesday with the G League's Raptors 905, when he played 22 minutes in a loss to the Windy City Bulls. Though he won't be ready to suit up Friday, Battle could be an option to play Sunday in Orlando if he's comfortable wearing a mask to protect the broken nose.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Rejoins parent club
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Toronto recalled Battle from the G League's Raptors 905 on Thursday.
Battle has had a busy rookie season, playing in 12 games for the 905 and making 39 appearances for Toronto. The 23-year-old's most recent G League assignment came after he fell out of the Toronto rotation, but he could get the chance to pick up minutes Friday in Chicago if Scottie Barnes (hip) remains sidelined.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Converted to standard deal Friday
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The Raptors converted Battle's two-way contract into a three-year standard deal Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Battle has seen the majority of his playing time at the G League level of late, though he has shown enough flashes to latch onto the club via a three-year deal. The undrafted rookie out of Ohio State has appeared in 35 regular-season outings with Toronto, averaging 5.4 points and 1.8 rebounds across 12.6 minutes per contest. He is also shooting 45.8 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from beyond the arc while averaging 3.1 three-point attempts per game.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Back in rotation Wednesday
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Battle closed with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and two rebounds across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 138-107 loss to the Grizzlies.
Battle suited up for the first time in eight games, playing at least 10 minutes for the first time in over a month. Although he was a consistent part of the rotation to begin the season, his role has dwindled of late, to the point where he is rarely seen outside of G League appearances.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Out Monday with ankle sprain
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Battle (ankle) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Bulls.
The two-way player presumably sprained his left ankle Friday, when he played 23 minutes in the G League Raptors 905's 132-109 loss to the Delaware Blue Coats. Though Battle is now back with the parent club, he'll be sidelined Monday as the Raptors kick off a three-game week. Battle had been part of the rotation in Toronto's last game Thursday in Miami, but he could find minutes more difficult to come by once the Raptors get Scottie Barnes (ankle), Bruce Brown (knee) and Immanuel Quickley (elbow) back from injuries.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Huge night off bench
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Battle registered 24 points (9-11 FG, 6-8 3Pt), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal over 22 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 119-93 win over the Pelicans.
The undrafted rookie took advantage of the absence of Gradey Dick (calf) from the lineup, erupting for career-best offensive numbers. In fact, Battle hadn't even scored in double digits or drained more than three three-pointers in a game prior to Wednesday. The Raptors could give the Ohio State product a look in the starting lineup if he continues to thrive when given the chance.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Plays well with nine points
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Battle chipped in nine points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Monday's 102-100 loss to the Pistons.
With Gradey Dick (calf) on the shelf, Battle saw his largest workload of the campaign, and he made the most of his minutes. He had a very limited role prior to Monday, but he's shown some nice flashes during his rookie campaign. Through 17 games, he's shooting a respectable 38.5 percent from beyond the arc.
