Immanuel Quickley to Miss Game 1 Against Cavaliers Due to Injury
Raptors' Quickley (hamstring) out G1 vs. Cavs
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Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley will not play in Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a right hamstring injury. Quickley, who averaged 16.4 points and 5.9 assists during the regular season, may return for Game 2 on Monday. Jamal Shead will start in his place.
- 01Immanuel Quickley is out for Game 1 against the Cavaliers due to a right hamstring injury.
- 02Quickley averaged 16.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and a career-high 5.9 assists in the regular season.
- 03Jamal Shead will start in place of Quickley, averaging 6.6 points and 5.4 assists.
- 04Quickley previously missed eight games due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
- 05Cleveland Cavaliers will also be without reserve forward Thomas Bryant due to a calf strain.
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Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley will miss Game 1 of the first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a right hamstring injury. Quickley sustained this mild strain during the regular-season finale against the Brooklyn Nets. Despite his absence, Raptors coach Darko RajakovicΜ noted that Quickley is making progress and could potentially return for Game 2 on Monday. During the regular season, Quickley had an impressive average of 16.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and a career-high 5.9 assists over 70 games. He recorded at least 20 points in 20 games and achieved eight double-doubles. In Quickley's absence, Jamal Shead, who has started 12 games this season and averages 6.6 points and 5.4 assists, is expected to take his place. The Cavaliers will also be missing reserve forward Thomas Bryant due to a left calf strain as they prepare for the matchup at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday.
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Quickley's absence may affect the Raptors' performance in the playoffs, as he is a key player with significant scoring and playmaking abilities.
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