DeRozan’s pain Powell’s gain for Raptors

The Star | February 4, 2017

DeMar DeRozan’s lingering ankle injury opens playing time for Norm Powell and could help in the long run.

DeMar DeRozan, who missed his third straight game with an ankle injury on Friday night in Orlando, keeps it light on the bench with Cory Joseph during a January game against the Nets.

ORLANDO, FLA.—A game without all-star guard DeMar DeRozan can never be a good thing for the Toronto Raptors, because the absence of the team’s top scorer leaves a gaping hole.

But coach Dwane Casey sounded at least a little bit optimistic after announcing DeRozan would miss his third straight game with a sore right ankle Friday here against the Magic.