As the Raptors enter the final week of the regular season, they'll look to enter the postseason healthy and whole. An injury setback to O.G. Anunoby could stand in the way.
Anunoby suffered ah an apparent ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Toronto's win over the Hornets on April 2. He exited the game and did not return.
What does this mean for Anunoby and the Raptors? Here's everything we know about his injury.
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What is O.G. Anunoby's injury?
On Sunday, Raptors head coach Nick Nurse told reporters that Anunoby is dealing with a "mild, mild sprain" of his left ankle, per Raptors VP of Health and Performance, Alex McKechnie.
Here's a look at the play where it happened.
After missing extended time in each of the last two seasons, Anunoby has been very durable this year, appearing in 64 of the team's first 78 games. In the win over Charlotte, Anunoby finished with 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting from the field and 5-of-6 shooting from deep.
Over his last five games, Anunoby is averaging 21.6 points while shooting 48.6 percent from 3-point range.
How long will O.G. Anunoby be out?
Anunoby will be available for Tuesday's game against the Hornets, meaning he will not miss any games due to his mild ankle injury.
Will Barton (sprained ankle) will return for Raptors vs. Hornets, while O.G. Anunoby (sprained ankle) and Precious Achiuwa (non-COVID illness) will also play. Gary Trent Jr. (back spasms) remains a game-time decision, but is unlikely.
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This is huge news for the Raptors, who have four regular-season games remaining as they try and climb into the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament.
Here is a look at the Raptors' upcoming schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
| April 4 | at Hornets | 7 p.m. | TSN |
| April 5 | at Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | TSN |
| April 7 | at Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | Sportsnet |
| April 9 | vs. Bucks | 1 p.m. | Sportsnet |
| April 11-14 | NBA Play-In Tournament | TBD | TBD |
O.G. Anunoby season stats, highlights
- 16.9 points per game
- 5.0 rebounds per game
- 1.9 assists per game
- 1.9 steals per game
- 47.7 percent field goal shooting
- 38.8 percent field goal shooting
