Raptors' Kyle Lowry: Dealing with back stiffness, expects to play Monday
Lowry did not participate in Monday's shootaround due to back stiffness, but he is still expected to play in Game 5 against the Bucks.
Analysis:
It looks as if Lowry's absence from shootaround is mostly precautionary, as the expectations for the All-Star point guard remains that he'll be active in a crucial Game 5. Lowry's status will likely be updated closer to tip-off, but in the event that he is unexpectedly held out of Monday's contest, Cory Joseph would be in line for a start and huge bump in minutes at point guard.
Joseph missed shootaround with illness however.
Middleton also missed shootaround due to a sore throat. However its Jason Kidd so no line up changes, sounds like Middleton will also suck it up and play.
Line: raptors-6
Total: 191ish
Will these have any effect on tonight's game, thoughts?
Lowry did not participate in Monday's shootaround due to back stiffness, but he is still expected to play in Game 5 against the Bucks.
Analysis:
It looks as if Lowry's absence from shootaround is mostly precautionary, as the expectations for the All-Star point guard remains that he'll be active in a crucial Game 5. Lowry's status will likely be updated closer to tip-off, but in the event that he is unexpectedly held out of Monday's contest, Cory Joseph would be in line for a start and huge bump in minutes at point guard.
Joseph missed shootaround with illness however.
Middleton also missed shootaround due to a sore throat. However its Jason Kidd so no line up changes, sounds like Middleton will also suck it up and play.
Line: raptors-6
Total: 191ish
Will these have any effect on tonight's game, thoughts?