The Toronto Raptors return to Scotiabank Arena on Sunday to host the New York Knicks for their first matchup of the season, entering the game on a three-game losing streak according to “Yahoo Sports”.
On Saturday, the franchise released its official injury report detailing five players listed as sidelined or questionable for the contest, “per the NBA official report”.
Scottie Barnes is listed as questionable to play after missing the last four games because of a left groin strain, “as reported by Yahoo Sports”.
Kawhi Leonard remains sidelined and has been playing without the team since October 25 due to a left knee injury, “according to Yahoo Sports”.
Nate Bittle is also unavailable after suffering a right foot avulsion fracture and is considered week-to-week, “as per CBS Sports”.
Kevin McCullar Jr. and Malachi Smith round out the injury report as inactive players on two-way contracts with limited appearances, “reported Heavy”.
The Raptors currently sit eighth in the Eastern Conference standings with a 5-7 record, “according to NBA team data”.
The New York Knicks hold a 6-6 record and sit just above the Raptors in the standings despite a two-game losing streak, “per NBA stats”.
Last season, the Knicks swept the Raptors 5-0, extending Toronto’s current losing streak against New York to 13 games, “noted Land of Basketball”.