The Toronto Raptors will have to push forward in their first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers without key guard Immanuel Quickley, who aggravated his strained right hamstring while rehabbing and has been ruled out for the remainder of the series.
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Quickley had a strong regular season, averaging career highs of 16.4 points, 5.9 assists, and 4.0 rebounds across 70 games. He reached 20+ points in 20 contests and notched eight double-doubles, proving to be a vital piece for Toronto.
The injury setback occurred in the regular-season finale against the Brooklyn Nets, coming on the heels of missed time earlier with plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Jamal Shead has stepped into the starting role in Quickley’s absence.
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Despite the loss, the Raptors showed fight in Game 3, blowing out Cleveland 126-104 on Thursday night to snap a long playoff losing streak against the Cavs and trim the series deficit to 2-1. Game 4 is set for Sunday afternoon in Toronto.