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Is Precious Achiuwa playing tonight? Latest injury update for 76ers vs Raptors 11/2

By Mike Luciano

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 25: Precious Achiuwa #5 of the Toronto Raptors goes to the net for a dunk against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on October 25, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 25: Precious Achiuwa #5 of the Toronto Raptors goes to the net for a dunk against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on October 25, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) /
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The Toronto Raptors got back on track in emphatic fashion, beating one-time trade target Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks to such a preposterous degree that it will assuredly stand as one of the biggest upsets in the 2023-24 NBA season. They accomplished this without the services of promising young big man Precious Achiuwa.

Achiwua has been his usual, inconsistent self to begin the season. While his defense is sparkling, and his athletic ability makes his star potential obvious to all, he also had some struggles finishing at the rim and playing too out of control. In other words, standard Achiuwa stuff.

Still, if Toronto wants to maintain its status as one of the best defensive teams in the league while also continuing to rebound well against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, it would be better if Achiuwa was able to suit up. He will bring energy, size, and athleticism to the picture, if nothing else.

Precious Achiuwa Injury Status for tonight’s game vs. 76ers

Achiuwa hasn’t been cleared to play, and the fact Toronto is on the second night of a back-to-back might make it more difficult for Achiuwa to get on the floor if he is anything less than 100% healthy. Will Darko Rajakovic push him?

Who would replace Precious Achiuwa in the rotation?

Otto Porter Jr. got his first minutes of the young season in the win against Milwaukee, and it stands to reason that he will be back on the floor if Achiuwa is unable to go. Jalen McDaniels isn’t an option at this point, as he was given a DNP in the Bucks game.

Projected starting lineups tonight

Toronto

PG Dennis Schroder

SG OG Anunoby

SF Scottie Barnes

PF Pascal Siakam

C Jakob Poeltl

Philadelphia

PG Tyrese Maxey

SG De’Anthony Melton

SF Kelly Oubre

PF Tobias Harris

C Joel Embiid

Toronto Raptors next 5 opponents

After a duel against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, Toronto will move on to dates with stars like Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum. The schedule doesn’t get easier from here on out.

Nov. 5 @ San Antonio Spurs

Nov. 8 @ Dallas Mavericks

Nov.11 @ Boston Celtics

Nov. 13 vs. Washington Wizards

Nov. 15 vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Raptors injury report

Christian Koloko-OUT-Respiratory Condition

Precious Achiuwa-QUESTIONABLE-Groin

76ers injury report

Nic Batum-OUT-Personal

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