Anunoby produced 23 points (8-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 112-103 loss to the Heat.
Anunoby bounced back from a poor nine-point outing Friday against the Knicks and scored 20-plus points for the first time since Nov. 24 against the Bulls. His 14.6 points per game average entering Wednesday is his lowest since the 2019-20 season, though he is shooting a career-high 40.0 percent from beyond the arc.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Held to 10 points
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Anunoby provided 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 115-103 loss to the Nets.
Anunoby's minutes have been through the roof, but his production in his last two games has left a lot to be desired. In that stretch, he averaged 10.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.0 three-pointers. He shot 33.3 percent in that span, so he's due for some positive regression.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Plays well with 26 points
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Anunoby posted 26 points (10-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Friday's 121-108 win over Chicago.
With a team-high 26 points, Anunoby matched his season-best mark as the Raptors picked up their second straight win. Anunoby was in a bit of a cold spell coming into Friday with an average of 10.3 points in his previous four games, so it will be interesting to see if he can build some momentum from Friday's performance.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Rejects three shots Monday
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Anunoby posted 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four assists, three blocks and one rebound across 30 minutes in Monday's 126-107 loss to the Magic.
Since returning to action Sunday against Detroit following a three-game absence due to a right finger laceration, Anunoby has turned in a pair of tepid scoring performances, but he at least made up for it Tuesday by delivering a trio of blocked shots. Now that he's healthy again, Anunoby should remain a solid producer in both defensive categories and should offer useful returns in points and three-pointers more often than not, but he doesn't look as though he'll seize hold of a dramatically greater role in 2023-24 even with Fred VanVleet having moved on to Houston. Anunoby's scoring average (15.1 points per game) is actually down nearly two points from 2022-23, while third-year player Scottie Barnes and newcomer Dennis Schroder have instead taken on most of the offensive usage left available by VanVleet's departure.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Active Sunday
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Anunoby (finger) will be available Sunday against Detroit, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Anunoby will make his return after a three-game absence due to a finger injury suffered off the court. He is expected to join Dennis Schroder, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam and Jakob Poeltl in Toronto's starting lineup Sunday.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Expected to play against Detroit
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Anunoby (finger) is probable for Sunday's game versus the Pistons.
Anunoby is expected to return to action Sunday after missing the previous three games with a right finger laceration. If Anunoby is upgraded to available, he will likely reclaim his starting role from Gary Trent.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Downgraded to out
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Anunoby (finger) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
As expected, Anunoby has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss a third straight contest after cutting his finger doing household chores. Otto Porter (personal) is also out Friday, so Malachi Flynn, Gradey Dick and Jalen McDaniels are candidates for increased playing time.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Unlikely to play Friday
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Anunoby (finger) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Celtics, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Anunoby continues to deal with a finger laceration that he sustained while doing household chores, and coach Darko Rajakovic revealed Thursday that the injury required stitches. Anunoby will likely be sidelined for a third consecutive game, which could lead to more of a role for Malachi Flynn, Gradey Dick and Jalen McDaniels once again.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Out Wednesday
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Anunoby (finger) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Bucks, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
As expected, both Anunoby and Gary Trent (foot) have been downgraded from doubtful to out. This will mark Anunoby's second straight absence since cutting his finger while doing household chores, and his next chance to suit up will arrive Friday versus Boston. Dennis Schroder (knee) remains questionable for Wednesday, so it's unclear what Toronto's rotation will look like at this point, though Malachi Flynn, Gradey Dick and Jalen McDaniels are all candidates for increased playing time again.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Unlikely to play Wednesday
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Anunoby (finger) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Anunoby cut his fingers doing household chores and was sidelined Monday. He'll likely miss another game Wednesday, but the team hasn't officially ruled him out yet. Gary Trent (foot) is also doubtful, so Otto Porter will likely draw another start if both injured players are downgraded to out.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Downgraded to out
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Anunoby (finger) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Anunoby reportedly cut his finger doing household chores and will miss his second game of the season. Gary Trent (foot) is also out, so Otto Porter, Gradey Dick, Jalen McDaniels and Garrett Temple are all candidates for increased roles versus Washington. Anunoby's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Milwaukee.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Questionable for Monday
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Anunoby is questionable for Monday's game against the Wizards due to a finger laceration, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Anunoby wasn't on the Raptors' initial injury report, but his availability is now in question. Gary Trent (foot) is also questionable, so if both players are ruled out, Gradey Dick, Jalen McDaniels and Garrett Temple would be candidates for increased roles.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Efficient scoring in victory
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Anunoby finished Wednesday's 127-116 victory over the Mavericks with 26 points (9-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes.
Anunoby's efficient scoring helped him post a season-high 26 points in Wednesday's victory. The 26-year-old forward is averaging a career-high 17.6 points through seven games and has made at least one three in every contest.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Puts up 24 with seven boards
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Anunoby totaled 24 points (8-16 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 1-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Sunday's 123-116 overtime victory over San Antonio.
Anunoby surpassed the 20-point mark for the first time this season, and while the small forward has been a consistent double-digit scorer, he seems to be trending in the right direction. Of note, he has shot at least 50 percent from the field in each of his last three contests, and that efficiency as a scorer complements well to his contributions in other categories.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Listed as available
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Anunoby (leg) is listed as available for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
As expected, Anunoby will return to action following a one-game absence. He should be back in the starting lineup, which would send Gary Trent to a reserve role. Across two appearances this season, Anunoby has averaged 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocks in 31.0 minutes per game.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Expected to play Monday
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Anunoby, who's listed as questionable due to a leg injury, is expected to play Monday against the Trail Blazers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Anunoby should be back in action after missing Saturday's loss to Philadelphia. His expected return should shift Gary Trent back to a bench role. Across two appearances this season, Anunoby has averaged 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocks in 31.0 minutes per game.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Listed as questionable
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Anunoby (leg) is questionable for Monday's game against Portland, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Anunoby was sidelined for Saturday's loss to Philadelphia and may miss a second straight game Monday. If that's the case, Gary Trent would presumably draw another start, while Gradey Dick and Jalen McDaniels could handle increased minutes off the bench.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Downgraded to out
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Anunoby (leg) is out for Saturday's game against the 76ers, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Anunoby was listed as available, according to head coach Darko Rajaković, but he must have suffered some kind of setback, as he's now been ruled out altogether. Gary Trent, Gradey Dick and Jalen McDaniels are all candidates to receive extended minutes in this upcoming contest against Philadelphia.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Will play against Sixers
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Anunoby (leg) will play Saturday against the 76ers, Doug Smith reports.
Head coach Darko Rajaković revealed Anunoby was going to "give it a try" in this one, and in the end, the star forward has been deemed available and shouldn't have any restrictions.
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Raptors' O.G. Anunoby: Attempting to play Saturday
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Raptors coach Darko Rajaković said that Anunoby (leg) will try to play in Saturday's game versus the 76ers, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Anunoby is listed as questionable due to leg cramps, but it appears that he will give it a go for Saturday's game. The 26-year-old forward is averaging 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocks in 31.0 minutes across the first two games of the season.
