Is OG Anunoby playing tonight? Latest injury update for Magic vs Raptors 11/21

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 04: O.G. Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors passes around Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 04: O.G. Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors passes around Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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OG Anunoby and the Toronto Raptors don’t have a ton of time to bask in the glow of their 142-point barrage at the expense of the Detroit Pistons, as they need to turn around and face off with Paolo Banchero and an Orlando Magic team hellbent on winning the In-Season Tournament.

The Magic appear to be putting it all together after years of tanking, as Banchero continues to evolve into a star and Orlando has the second-best defense in basketball in terms of defensive rating. Points might be very hard to come by for Toronto’s offense in this one.

If the offense is able to stay hot, Toronto may have a good shot going on the road, beating an ascending team that already has a few signature wins early in the season and staying alive in their pursuit of in-season glory.

OG Anunoby Injury Status for tonight’s Raptors vs. Magic game

After returning against the Pistons following his finger laceration, all signs point to Anunoby once again suiting up for the squad in this game. Toronto will need his shot to be on point in this game, as they are playing a very long, aggressive team that loves to pack the paint.

Wendell Carter Jr. Injury Status for tonight’s Raptors vs. Magic game

Carter, who has experienced a career rebirth as an anchor for one of the best defensive teams in the league, is scheduled to miss this game due to a finger ailment. Without Carter, Goga Bitadze will likely move into the starting center role opposite Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl.

Projected starting lineups tonight

Toronto

PG Dennis Schroder

SG OG Anunoby

SF Scottie Barnes

PF Pascal Siakam

C Jakob Poeltl

Orlando

PG Jalen Suggs

SG Anthony Black

SF Franz Wagner

PF Paolo Banchero

C Goga Bitadze

Toronto Raptors next 5 opponents

Toronto will take on a trio of Central opponents in Indiana, Chicago, and Cleveland before a rivalry tussle with the Nets and a date with Kevin Durant and the Suns.

Nov. 22 @ Indiana Pacers

Nov. 24 vs. Chicago Bulls

Nov. 26 @ Cleveland Cavaliers

Nov. 28 @ Brooklyn Nets

Nov. 29 vs. Phoenix Suns

Raptors injury report

Christian Koloko-OUT-Respiratory Condition

Thad Young-DOUBTFUL-Illness

Magic injury report

Wendell Carter Jr-OUT-Finger

Markelle Fultz-OUT-Knee