Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9)
Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9)
Key Points
Nets also shorthanded, with Cam Thomas, Drake Powell, and Haywood Highsmith ruled out.
Both teams rely on increased roles for backups; game tips off Sunday at 6:00 p.m. EST.
The Toronto Raptors are on the road on Sunday night as they travel to take on the Brooklyn Nets in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Toronto enters Sunday’s game with a 17-12 record after losing at home to the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) walks away.
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) walks away.
In Saturday’s loss to the Celtics, Brandon Ingram led the way for the Raptors as he recorded 24 points, four rebounds and seven assists while Sandro Mamukelashvili added 24 points and five rebounds of his own.
Now Toronto will try to bounce back on the road on Sunday as they face off against a struggling Nets team.
On the other side, Brooklyn enters Sunday’s contest with a 7-19 record after losing at home to the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) — Source: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Michael Porter Jr. led the way for the Nets in Thursday’s loss as he ended the game with 28 points and six rebounds while Nic Claxton recorded 16 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
For the Raptors, they have two players listed on their injury report, including forward RJ Barrett.
Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9) — Source: © Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
Toronto has ruled out Barrett due to a knee sprain that has sidelined him since November 24, though he did was cleared to participate in on-court activities on Saturday.
With Barrett still sidelined, Ochai Agbaji and Jamal Shead could continue to have increased roles.
Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) — Source: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
The Raptors have ruled Poeltl as questionable due to lower back injury management and he is in danger of missing his third consecutive contest.
If Poeltl is sidelined once again, Mamukelashvili will likely draw another start while Collin Murray-Boyle could also have an increased role off the bench.
Nets Injury Report, Will Cam Thomas Play?
On the other side, the Nets have three players listed on their injury report, including guard Cam Thomas.
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) — Source: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
Brooklyn has ruled out Thomas due to a left hamstring strain as he continues to be sidelined with the injury.
The Nets have also ruled out Drake Powell due to a right ankle sprain while Haywood Highsmith remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from right knee surgery.
Fans can catch Sunday night’s matchup between the Raptors and Nets from Brooklyn at 6:00 p.m. EST.
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