The Raptors are currently 1.0 game behind the Bulls for the No. 10 spot in the Eastern Conference, but that doesn’t appear to be on the front of their mind at the moment. They are going to be without a host of players once again Friday vs. the Magic. Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, and OG Anunoby will all get the night off for rest, while Gary Trent Jr. and DeAndre’ Bembry are both doubtful with injuries. That leaves the Raptors incredibly shorthanded, particularly in their frontcourt.
The good news is that Fred VanVleet is expected to return to the lineup.