The Houston Rockets will have to wait at least one more game for point guard Chris Paul to return to the lineup.
Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni ruled out Paul for Friday’s showdown with the Toronto Raptors, saying the team is being “extra cautious” with its star. Paul has been out since Dec. 20th with a hamstring injury.
On the other side of the court, the Raptors will welcome back all-star Kawhi Leonard after a four-game absence due to “rest/load management.” OG Anunoby also makes his return after missing Toronto’s previous five games for personal reasons.
Centre Jonas Valanciunas, who is recovering from a thumb injury, was the lone Raptor listed on the team’s official injury report.
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