Overview
- The Raptors said Monday that Immanuel Quickley has a mild hamstring strain and is day-to-day.
- Quickley left Sunday’s blowout win over the Nets with the injury after playing 17 minutes and undergoing an MRI afterward, according to head coach Darko Rajakovic.
- Toronto relies on Quickley for ballhandling and outside scoring, as he started 70 games and averaged 16.4 points, 5.9 assists, and 4.0 rebounds this season.
- The first-round matchup is against the Cavaliers, who are seen as favorites after adding James Harden during the season to pair with Donovan Mitchell.
- Quickley’s availability for the series opener is unclear, which could force Toronto to lean more on Brandon Ingram and its defense to manage Cleveland’s guard-driven attack.