According to a recent report from Globalnews.ca, Toronto Raptors’ guards Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett will not be suiting up for their upcoming game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This news comes as a blow to the Raptors, as both Quickley and Barrett have been key contributors to the team’s success so far this season.
Quickley, who is averaging 18.5 points per game, has been a dynamic scoring threat for the Raptors. His ability to create his own shot and knock down three-pointers has been crucial to the team’s offensive success. Barrett, on the other hand, has been a reliable two-way player for the Raptors, averaging 15.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
The absence of Quickley and Barrett will certainly be felt by the Raptors, as they prepare to take on a tough 76ers team. However, head coach Nick Nurse remains confident in his team’s ability to compete without two of their key players.
“We have a deep roster and I have full confidence in our guys to step up and fill the void left by Quickley and Barrett,” Nurse said in a recent press conference. “We have been preparing for situations like this all season, and I know that our players will rise to the occasion.”
Despite the setback, the Raptors remain focused on their ultimate goal of making a deep playoff run. With or without Quickley and Barrett, the team is determined to continue their winning ways and prove that they are a force to be reckoned with in the Eastern Conference.
Fans will have to wait and see how the Raptors fare without Quickley and Barrett in the lineup, but one thing is for certain – this team is not backing down from any challenge that comes their way.