CLEVELAND, Ohio -- While the Cleveland Cavaliers will get George Hill back in their lineup, the Toronto Raptors will be short a point guard, as Kyle Lowry has been ruled out because of a sore back that popped up earlier Saturday.
Raptors head coach Nick Nurse made the announcement during his pregame meeting with reporters.
Fred VanVleet will get the start for Lowry, who will miss his first game of the season.
Lowry, the league leader in assists, scored 27 points and dished out eight helpers during the 116-104 Opening Night win against the Cavs in Toronto.