Fred VanVleet doubtful for Game 6
Source: Twitter @ByTimReynolds
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Doug Smith @SmithRapsFor bookkeeping purposes, Raptors have Fred VanVleet listed as “doubtful” for Game 6 with a hip flexor strain.
For context: OG Anunoby had the same thing out west in November and missed the next 14 games.
“Doubtful” seems pretty good, yet optimistic. – 2:39 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreenRaptors list Fred VanVleet as doubtful for Game 6 with his hip flexor strain. – 1:47 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLineThe Raptors say Fred VanVleet (left hip flexor strain) is doubtful for Game 6 against Philadelphia.
VanVleet is one of five All-Stars already this postseason to miss at least one game: marcstein.substack.com/p/first-round-… – 1:46 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacobFred VanVleet is listed as doubtful for Game 6 – 1:46 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBAThe Raptors say Fred VanVleet is doubtful to play in Game 6 vs the 76ers. – 1:46 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSunFred VanVleet remains doubtful for Game 6 against Sixers tomorrow. – 1:46 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpearsThe Raptors say Fred VanVleet (left hip flexor – strain) is doubtful to play against the Sixers tomorrow. – 1:45 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRoseFred VanVleet is doubtful for Game 6 – 1:45 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050The Raptors are listing Fred VanVleet as doubtful for tomorrow’s Game 6. – 1:45 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynoldsFred VanVleet is officially doubtful for Game 6. – 1:45 PM
More on this storyline
Austin Krell: Doc Rivers noted that the game plan doesn’t change that much with Fred VanVleet out tonight. Says it adds things defensively for Toronto and takes away some of what they can do offensively. -via Twitter @NBAKrell / April 25, 2022 Rich Hoffman: Nick Nurse says Scottie Barnes will likely start for Fred VanVleet. Still didn’t say who will play the 5, could be Birch/Achiuwa/Thad. -via Twitter @rich_hofmann / April 25, 2022 Tim Bontemps: Fred VanVleet says he won’t play tonight, says he’s taking it day by day from here. -via Twitter @TimBontemps / April 25, 2022