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Raptors vs Wizards injury report for March 2: Is Fred VanVleet playing?

By Mike Luciano

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors goes to the basket against Thomas Bryant #13 and Corey Kispert #24 of the Washington Wizards (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors goes to the basket against Thomas Bryant #13 and Corey Kispert #24 of the Washington Wizards (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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Fred VanVleet and the Toronto Raptors have a very promising opportunity to make up some ground in their Eastern Conference postseason chase. Now equipped with veteran guard Will Barton, Toronto is prepared to go on the attack against a potential play-in team.

Barton’s old team in the Washington Wizards are welcoming Toronto to town for a two-game set. All three of their Hydra heads in Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis, and Kyle Kuzma are averaging more than 20 points per game this season.

Washington has the scoring skill needed to pile up the points in a hurry, making it even more important for VanVleet and the offense to start off strong and make sure that the Raptors start their road trip off with a bang.

Is Fred VanVleet playing vs. Wizards

After VanVleet welcomed his third child to his family, Fred is going to suit up against Washington. After a poor game against Chicago, VanVleet will need to shake off the rust somehow.

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Is Kristaps Porzingis playing vs. Raptors?

After missing the last few games due to some knee soreness, Porzingis is going to return to the Washington starting lineup. The 7-3 Latvian could be a handful against a Raptors team that is still lacking size.

Full Raptors injury report vs. Wizards:

VanVleet being healthy means that the only player who will be out for Toronto in this game will be Otto Porter Jr. He is out for the season due to a foot problem that ruined his debut season.

Full Wizards injury report vs. Raptors:

The only player listed on the injury report for the Wizards is point guard Monte Morris, who arrived in Washington with Barton. He is considered week-to-week as he tries to deal with a back injury.

Raptors upcoming schedule and opponents:

The Raptors will start a long West Coast road trip after their second Washington game before coming back home to face Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.

March 4 @ Washington Wizards

March 6 @ Denver Nuggets

March 8 @ Los Angeles Clippers

March 10 @ Los Angeles Lakers

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