Toronto Raptors reserve guard Fred VanVleet is doubtful for Tuesday’s Game 2 playoff matchup with the Washington Wizards.
VanVleet injured his shoulder during Wednesday’s regular-season finale against the Miami Heat and was forced to exit that game in the fourth quarter. He missed Game 1 against the Wizards on Saturday but the Raptors were still able to grab the win and take a 1-0 series lead.
The 24-year-old averaged 8.6 points per game and shot 41.4 per cent from three-point range this season.
In VanVleet’s absence, fellow guard Delon Wright stepped up in a big way in Game 1, scoring 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting, including a 3-of-4 mark from three-point range.
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