The Raptors might not be at full strength for their In-Season Tournament debut.
While Gary Trent Jr. is listed as probable to return, O.G. Anunoby is considered doubtful as he works his way back from a finger injury that has already sidelined him for two games.
Anunoby is Toronto's third-leading scorer on the season with an average of 16.4 points per game. He is the team's most reliable and versatile defender, earning the first All-Defensive selection of his career last season.
Here's the latest news on Anunoby's injury and when he is expected to return.
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What is O.G. Anunoby's injury?
The Raptors have listed Anunoby on the injury report with a right finger laceration.
The team announced on Nov. 13 that Anunoby cut his finger while doing house chores.
How long will O.G. Anunoby be out?
Anunoby has missed two straight games with the injury. He is listed as doubtful to play against the Celtics on Friday, the team's first In-Season Tournament contest.
The day prior, Anunoby was seen doing some work at practice with only his left hand.
OG Anunoby doing left-hand only stuff again. Has missed last two games with a cut on his right index finger. pic.twitter.com/9b7ih9nxj0
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) November 16, 2023
Through eight games this season, Anunoby is averaging 16.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocks. He's shooting a career-best 51.0 percent from the field and a team-high 39.3 percent from 3-point range.
Otto Porter Jr. started in place of Anunoby in the first game he missed. Gradey Dick then started in the second.
Raptors upcoming schedule 2023-24
Here are the next five games on Toronto's regular-season schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Nov. 17 | vs. Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | TSN |
| Nov. 19 | vs. Pistons | 4 p.m. | TSN |
| Nov. 21 | at Magic | 7 p.m. | SN One, SNE/O/W/P |
| Nov. 22 | at Pacers | 7:30 p.m. | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Nov. 24 | vs. Bulls | 7:30 p.m. | TSN 1/4 |
O.G. Anunoby career stats
- 11.7 points per game
- 4.3 rebounds per game
- 1.5 assists per game
- 1.2 steals per game
- 0.5 blocks per game
- 1.3 turnovers per game
- 47.3 percent field goal shooting
- 37.6 percent 3-point shooting
- 74.0 percent free throw shooting
