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Raptors rookie Siakam awaits transition of power

Power forward Pascal Siakam’s surprising workload will continue to climb if Patrick Patterson’s knee injury drags out.

Raptors rookie Pascal Siakam might start seeing more second-half minutes.

LOS ANGELES—Pascal Siakam knows his talents, his limitations and the opportunity that’s presented itself — an NBA rookie thrust into a significant role with a team that harbours great expectations.

It doesn’t happen all that often, and his chance to contribute will become even greater if Patrick Patterson is sidelined for even a short period of time.

The Toronto Raptors power forward says he’s ready for an enhanced role.