Raptors vs. Nets: Injury Report and Game Preview
The Toronto Raptors face the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, both teams dealing with player availability issues.
Toronto Raptors Injury and Roster Update
- Lawson and Alijah Martin are unavailable due to two-way assignments.
- Sandro Mamukelashvili is listed as questionable with a neck contusion.
Brooklyn Nets Injury Challenges
- Haywood Highsmith is out recovering from right knee surgery.
- Cam Thomas is sidelined with a left hamstring strain.
- Day’Ron Sharpe is questionable due to left hamstring tightness.
- Nolan Traore is unavailable on a G League assignment.
Team Performance and Key Players
Toronto remains balanced offensively despite roster gaps:
- Brandon Ingram leads with 21 points per game.
- RJ Barrett averages 20.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.
- Scottie Barnes contributes 19.9 points and 7 rebounds per game.
- Jakob Poeltl offers inside strength with 7 rebounds per game.
The Raptors hold a 5-5 record overall and 3-3 on the road, having won three of their last four games.
Brooklyn is struggling with a 1-9 season start and has lost eight of its last nine games. Their top scorer, Michael Porter Jr., averages 23.3 points and 7.6 rebounds but will play without several key teammates due to injuries.
"The Toronto Raptors travel to Brooklyn on Tuesday to take on the Nets with multiple roster concerns."
"Brooklyn enters the game struggling through a 1-9 start and faces injury issues of its own."
Author's Summary: Both the Raptors and Nets face significant injury challenges as Toronto aims to build on recent wins against Brooklyn’s struggling squad.