Nick Nurse says Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby could be out “for a while” with a pointer on his left hip.
The Raptors coach told Sportsnet, Athletic and Toronto Star reporters that Anunoby would miss Thursday night’s game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City and that his recovery could take some time.
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Anunoby, who is already a great defender, has enjoyed an offensive break in Toronto this season. He averaged 20.1 points in the first 15 games of the 2021-22 campaign.
News of the injuries came as the battered Raptors prepared to play the second game of a six-game road trip. The Raptors also said center Precious Achiuwa (shoulder) and forward Yuta Watanabe (calf) would miss Thursday’s game.
The Raptors have been hit hard by injuries this season. Star forward Pascal Siakam missed the first 10 games while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. Starting point guard Fred VanVleet (groin), center Khem Birch (knee) and forward Chris Boucher (back) have also lost time.
This Canadian Press report was first published on November 18, 2021.
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