Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors
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The Portland Trail Blazers expect their star attraction to suit up and play when they host the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
Reinforcements could be on the way for the injury-plagued Toronto Raptors.
Walter (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Portland Trail Blazers standout forward Deni Avdija is expected to be available for Friday's game with the Toronto Raptors after leaving Thursday's 127-110 win over the visiting Miami Heat with back soreness.
As Rip City held its collective breath, fretting over the intolerable possibility of another injury, Deni Avdija uttered eight words that spurred a gigantic exhale. “I’m not freaking out about it,” the Portland Trail Blazers forward said.
Raptors rookie Collin Murray-Boyles is reportedly considered day-to-day with a left thumb contusion suffered on Sunday against the Lakers.