Already missing key players on Wednesday, the Toronto Raptors had to play much of the second half against the Detroit Pistons without Danny Green.
The veteran shooting guard left during the third quarter of Wednesday's 106-104 loss to the Pistons with lower back tightness after recording five points, two rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes of play.
Injury update vs. Detroit: Danny Green, lower back tightness, will not return.
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 15, 2018
Green, 31, joined the Raptors ahead of the 2018-19 season from San Antonio. He's averaging 9.5 points per game and shooting 43.9 per cent from behind the three-point line.
The Raptors' injury list is growing, with Norman Powell out for several weeks with a shoulder injury and C.J. Miles having suffered a right adductor strain during Monday's 126-110 loss to New Orleans. Forward Serge Ibaka, who is averaging 17.4 points per game this season, missed Wednesday's contest with knee soreness.