The Toronto Raptors face a significant challenge in their playoff campaign as they will be without guard Immanuel Quickley for the second consecutive game. Quickley suffered a hamstring injury during the team’s regular-season finale, impacting their performance in the playoffs.
Immanuel Quickley’s Injury Update
Quickley’s injury occurred just before the playoffs, leaving the Raptors short-handed. He had previously played 16 minutes in Game 1, contributing four points, two rebounds, and five assists.
Season Performance
Throughout the 2022-2023 NBA season, Quickley demonstrated impressive skills:
- Points per game: 16.4
- Assists per game: 5.9 (career-high)
- Rebounds per game: 4
- Average minutes per game: 31.9
- Games played: 70
His three-point shooting abilities stood out, especially in the latter half of the season. After starting the season with a 34.7% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, he improved to 41.5% in the second half. This brought his overall percentage to 37.4% for the season.
Previous Injuries
Quickley has faced other health concerns this season. He dealt with plantar fasciitis, which caused him to miss eight consecutive games from late March to early April. During this period, he was often seen wearing a walking boot.
Upcoming Game Information
Game 2 of the Raptors’ playoff series is set for Monday at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT) in Cleveland. The absence of Quickley poses a challenge for Toronto as they look to advance in the playoffs without one of their key players.
