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Raptors, Clippers Battle Injuries Ahead of Monday Clash
3 Nov
Summary
- Kawhi Leonard remains out for Toronto with knee injury management.
- Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl are questionable for the Raptors.
- Both teams are playing the second game of a back-to-back set.
The Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers are both navigating substantial injury concerns ahead of their scheduled matchup on Monday night. The Raptors, holding a 3-3 record, will be without Kawhi Leonard for their road game against the Clippers due to ongoing knee injury management.
Further complicating matters for Toronto, Scottie Barnes is listed as questionable with a left hip issue, and Jakob Poeltl is also questionable, having missed the previous game with left shoulder bursitis. Max Strus is available despite a foot issue, while Derrick Jones Jr. is out with a knee injury.
Both teams are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back. The Raptors lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, and the Clippers were defeated by the Golden State Warriors. Despite their injury woes, the Raptors will look to capitalize on the Clippers' single win this season.
