23 Fred VanVleet PG

VanVleet had zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, two steals, and one block in 18 minutes during Monday's 94-89 Game 2 loss to the 76ers.

VanVleet hasn't reached double figures in scoring since the playoff opener, and this was the first time through these first seven postseason tilts that he hasn't earned at least 21 minutes. Philadelphia's overwhelming size makes this is a tough matchup for the diminutive 25-year-old point guard. Still, VanVleet remains an important part of the reserve rotation and will likely continue to earn a fairly ample allotment of minutes going forward.

VanVleet will start Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Eric Smith of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

VanVleet will get the nod in place of the resting Kyle Lowry. Across his past five starts, VanVleet is averaging 15.8 points, 7.4 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 steal in 33.8 minutes.

VanVleet went for 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, two steals, and two blocks in 27 minutes during Monday's 121-109 win over the Magic.

VanVleet has recorded two rejections in two of the last three tilts. Moreover, he has reached double figures in scoring in seven of nine games while averaging 6.2 assists per contest since returning from an extended absence with a thumb injury. It's unclear whether VanVleet will be among those to receive less playing time across the final four regular season games, as Toronto is all but officially locked into the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Those in daily leagues will probably want to check the injury report in case coach Nick Nurse decides to rest some of his key cogs.

VanVleet will shift to the bench for Monday's game against the Magic, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

VanVleet has started five of the last seven games -- including the last two -- but he'll move to the bench Monday as Toronto goes with Kyle Lowry and Danny Green in the backcourt.

VanVleet totaled 23 points (9-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, four rebounds, and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 124-101 victory over the Bulls.

VanVleet was in the starting lineup once again with Kawhi Leonard (personal) sitting another game out. Given the current state of the Eastern Conference, there is a chance Leonard misses almost all the remaining games for the Raptors. VanVleet has proven himself to have fringe standard league value even with Leonard on the court and so if you are holding onto him, he could be in for a strong finish to the season.