The Toronto Raptors cannot seem to catch a break, suffering yet another set back in their 105-100 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves last night (March 18). Sure, the win felt good, but it was probably not worth hearing the news that Kyle Lowry has suffered some description of a back industry. Though it doesn’t look serious yet, it isn’t a good sign for the Raptors, who can’t afford to lose Lowry right before the playoffs.
Lowry is averaging 18.1 points, 6.9 assists and 4.6 rebounds this season. More importantly than just his stats has been his leadership. He has grown immensely this year, showing poise and comfort on the court, even in times of adversity. When a big play has needed to be made, he has made it, often throwing the rest of his team on his back in search of victory. Indeed, even when DeMar DeRozan went down with a groin injury in November, Lowry helped his team survive.
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It would be a true shame to see the first time All-Star miss games down the stretch, especially when it is evident just how much he wants to play. It isn’t just him though. His teammates know how much they will miss him, and just how important his contributions are for their success.
Chicago (41-28) has won two of its last seven, though it's coming off a 103-86 victory over Indiana on Wednesday.
Mirotic scored 25 and continues to see an increase in minutes with Taj Gibson missing all 10 games this month with a sprained ankle. Mirotic has averaged 20.8 points and 8.2 rebounds in 32.1 minutes in those 10 contests compared to 7.2 and 4.3 in 17.1 previously.
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The rookie forward may have earned himself a bigger role even when Gibson returns.
The Bulls are still without leading scorer Jimmy Butler (20.2 ppg), who has missed the last nine contests with a sprained left elbow. Butler and Gibson have resumed practicing and could return this week.
NJURY REPORT: Raptors - G Kyle Lowry (Questionable, back). Bulls - F Taj Gibson (Questionable, ankle).
COVERS POWER RANKINGS: Raptors (-8.5) + Bulls (-7.3) + home court (-3.0) = Bulls -1.8
TRENDS:
* Raptors are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings in Chicago.
* Underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.
* Bulls are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS win.
* Over is 5-1 in Raptors last six road games.
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