Anunoby notched 29 points (11-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 37 minutes during Sunday's 114-104 victory over Washington.
Anunoby posted one of his best scoring marks of the campaign Sunday, but he also delivered solid numbers in other categories after ending just two rebounds away from a double-double and recording a season-high mark in blocks. Anunoby is averaging 19.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.6 blocks per game over his last 10 contests.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Racks up four steals
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Anunoby recorded seven points (2-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and four steals over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 118-114 loss to the Pacers.
Anunoby snapped a streak of seven consecutive games with double-digit scoring totals with an inefficient performance Wednesday, but he was productive on the defensive side of the court and tallied at least four steals for the ninth time this season. He missed the Raptors' nine-games ahead of the All-Star break but has averaged 15.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 35.6 minutes per game since then.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Supplies 22 points in loss
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Anunoby provided 22 points (8-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 118-111 loss to the Bucks.
Anunoby chipped in across the board in the loss, continuing what has been a productive stretch of games over the past two weeks. During that time, he has put up top-15 value in nine-category leagues, averaging 19.9 points, 3.4 three-pointers, 3.1 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.1 assists while shooting 68.4 percent from the field and 91.7 percent from the free-throw line over seven games.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Two-way special Thursday
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Anunoby finished with 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 29 minutes during Thursday's 128-111 victory over the Thunder.
Anunoby was terrific on both ends of the floor Thursday, continuing a nice stretch over the past week. During that time, he has been the sixth-ranked player in nine-category leagues, providing elite production just when managers needed it the most. He is now inside the top 30 for the season and is knocking on the door when it comes to leading the league in steals.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Ultra efficient in loss
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Anunoby ended with 31 points (12-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and five steals in 38 minutes during Friday's 122-112 loss to the Lakers.
The Lakers found Anunoby almost impossible to stop Friday, as he made his first 11 shots and finished with a sterling 12-of-14 line from the field. He posted his highest scoring output since early December while also tallying a game-high five steals. Anunoby is averaging 18.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 3.0 three-pointers and 2.2 steals through five games in March.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Turns in solid scoring night
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Anunoby closed with 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds and three steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 108-100 loss to the Clippers.
Anunoby had his shot working from beyond the arc and scored 12 of his 18 points from deep. He's now drilled four triples twice in four March appearances, averaging 15.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.5 steals in 37.3 minutes.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Finally explodes offensively
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Anunoby supplied 26 points (9-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Thursday's 119-108 loss to the Wizards.
Anunoby has been back for five games, but Thursday was the first time he had a big night since returning from his wrist injury. Anunoby hadn't scored 26 points in a game since Dec. 23. He was more aggressive than usual from three-point range, attempting nine triples. The 25-year-old has been collecting steals since his return. With two more Thursday, he has a takeaway in every game since he returned.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Still struggling after injury
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Anunoby ended Sunday's 118-93 loss to the Cavaliers with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes.
Anunoby has played three games since his wrist injury but still hasn't produced at his usual level. He has played at least 32 minutes in all three contests but has a total of 25 points. Prior to the injury, the 25-year-old had scored in double figures in 41 of his 43 games. To make matters worse, Anunoby hasn't produced in any other category either. Fantasy managers will have to patiently wait for Anunoby to return to his familiar form.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Logs 32 minutes in return
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Anunoby (wrist) totaled 12 points (5-13 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 32 minutes during Thursday's 115-110 win over New Orleans.
Anunoby returned to action Thursday after having missed nine games due to a wrist injury. In true Raptors style, Anunoby was thrown in the deep end, logging something resembling a normal minutes load in the victory. While his shooting was a little rusty, he chipped in across the board, filling out all the major categories. Anunoby's return shouldn't impact fantasy squads too much, but his addition to the mix likely means that Precious Achiuwa -- who played 20 minutes off the bench Thursday -- can probably be dropped in most competitive formats.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Returning Thursday
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Anunoby (wrist) is available for Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Anunoby will return from a sprained left wrist Thursday after nine consecutive absences. The Raptors trading for Jakob Poeltl has clouded the team's starting five when everyone is healthy, though Anunoby may come off the bench while he gets his wind back. He's in the midst of a strong season and is leading the NBA with 2.1 steals per game.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Officially questionable
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Anunoby (wrist) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup versus the Pelicans, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Anunoby returned to practice Tuesday and was initially expected to play Thursday, but his status for the first game after the All-Star break is still in question. The versatile forward has missed nine straight games due to the left wrist sprain, but even if he sits out Thursday, it appears he's getting closer to a return. Given the location of the injury, Anunoby shouldn't face any conditioning concerns following his lengthy layoff, but it may take him a game or two to shake off some rust offensively.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Likely to play Thursday
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Anunoby (wrist) returned to practice Tuesday and is expected to play in Thursday's game versus the Pelicans, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
Anunoby has missed the previous nine games with a left wrist sprain but appears set to take the court Thursday. The 25-year-old forward will likely resume his role in the starting lineup but could see limited minutes in his first few contests back.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Out for final game before break
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Anunoby (wrist) will remain out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Though Anunoby was cleared to resume light work on the court a few days ago, he hasn't yet received the green light to take contact, so it comes as little surprise that he'll be sidelined for the Raptors' final game before the All-Star break. The Raptors will presumably reassess his condition once they reconvene after the break before providing an updated timeline for Anunoby's potential return to game action.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Not yet practicing
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Anunoby (wrist) didn't practice Saturday but has resumed light non-contact, on-court work, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Anunoby hasn't practiced since suffering a sprained left wrist on Jan. 27 and appears to still have a handful of hurdles to clear before returning to the hardwood. The 25-year-old has already missed seven games due to the injury and will be sidelined once again Sunday against the Pistons, and he appears to have only a remote chance at making it back for the Raptors' final game before the All-Star break Tuesday versus the Magic. Precious Achiuwa has enjoyed a lengthy stint with the first unit while Anunoby has been sidelined, but Jakob Poeltl could push for the starting center spot once fully acclimated with the team.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Remains out Friday
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Anunoby (wrist) has been ruled out Friday against the Jazz, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
Anunoby continues to deal with a sprained left wrist and will be forced to miss a seventh consecutive game. Precious Achiuwa should continue to see an increased role in Anunoby's absence, but Jakob Poeltl (recently traded) should also factor into the Raptors' frontcourt rotation if he makes his team debut Friday.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Anunoby (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Though Anunoby will be sidelined for a sixth straight game with the sprained left wrist, he's begun to make some tangible progress in his recovery from the injury. Koreen notes that Anunoby has been cleared to resume on-court work. However, the 25-year-old has yet to take contact. Anunoby could be ready to increase his involvement in practice Thursday, though, at this stage, he looks unlikely to be ready to go for the Raptors' final two games of Week 17 (Friday versus Utah, Sunday versus Detroit).
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: To miss remainder of road trip
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Anunoby (wrist) will be held out for the rest of Toronto's road trip, which lasts until Sunday against Memphis, Kayla Grey of TSN reports.
Anunoby had already been ruled out for Monday's clash against the Suns, and he's now set to miss the remainder of the road trip after the team received his imaging results. He'll set his sights on a potential return Feb. 8 against San Antonio, though a more accurate timetable should surface as the road trip comes to a close. Juancho Hernangomez, Scottie Barnes and Chris Boucher should be in line for more opportunities while Anunoby recovers.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Remains out Monday
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Anunoby (wrist) has been ruled out for Monday's game at Phoenix, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Anunoby suffered the wrist sprain Friday versus the Warriors and didn't play against the Trail Blazers on Saturday, and he won't return to the court for Monday's contest. It's unclear if the 25-year-old has a realistic chance of returning to action Wednesday against the Jazz.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Sitting out Saturday
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Anunoby (wrist) won't play in Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Anunoby exited Friday's tilt after sustaining a sprained left wrist and did not return despite a negative X-ray. The 25-year-old will remain sidelined for Saturday's tilt which will likely result in larger roles for Juancho Hernangomez and Thaddeus Young. Anunoby's next chance to play will come Monday at Phoenix.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Exits with sprained wrist
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Anunoby will not return to Friday's game against the Warriors due to a sprained left wrist, Eric Smith of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.
Anunoby underwent a quick X-ray, which came back negative, but he will undergo further testing on Saturday. Thus, his status for the team's second night of a back-to-back set is undoubtedly up in the air. Expect more clarity to come ahead of their game in Portland.
