Raptors forward Anunoby expected to miss at least 1-2 weeks with minor fracture to finger

2022-03-02 12:43

Raptors forward Anunoby expected to miss at least 1-2 weeks with minor fracture to finger


Following the February 26 announcement by Toronto Raptors head coach Nick North that forward OG Anunoby has been plagued by a ring finger injury, an X-ray diagnosis revealed a fractured right ring finger and he will be out indefinitely. Good news for the Raptors.


Head coach North said today that Anunoby has met with a hand specialist and confirmed that the ring finger is slightly fractured. There is no dislocation between the bones and does not affect daily life. It can be cured without surgery. The medical team revealed that Anunoby's injuries will heal in a short time.


Raptors forward Anunoby expected to miss at least 1-2 weeks with minor fracture to finger


At present, Anunoby has been able to carry out personal shooting training activities. At the same time, the doctor said that his ring finger injury is healing rapidly, and the injury recovery is very good. It is expected that he can fully heal the injury within two weeks.


The Raptors' 109-108 home win over the Brooklyn Nets was the fourth straight game Anunoby has missed. In the 4 games Anunoby missed, the Raptors had a 2-game losing streak and a 2-game winning streak, during which they lost to the Charlotte Hornets and Alexander Hawks, and then beat the basketball in two consecutive games. Nets.


Raptors forward Anunoby expected to miss at least 1-2 weeks with minor fracture to finger


The 24-year-old Anunoby appeared in 42 games for the Raptors this season, averaging 17.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.6 blocks in 36.7 games. He's shooting 35.1 percent from 3-point range overall and 43.6 percent from the field this season.