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LaMelo Ball injury update: 3/28/25 vs. the Raptors

LaMelo Ball injury update: 3/28/25 vs. the Raptors

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By: Stan Son

LaMelo Ball has missed three games this month due to ankle/wrist injuries and sat the second leg of a back-to-back. There is no back-to-back situation on Friday, but Ball will miss the contest due to an ankle issue. Ball played 29 minutes on Tuesday.

KJ Simpson received the start the last game Ball was out and will likely get the nod once again. Nick Smith Jr. should see a slight uptick in playing time as well.

Over the last 10 games, Toronto has been first in pace and first in defensive rating.

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