Here's How the Raptors Injuries Compare to the Rest of the NBA

The Toronto Raptors have certainly dealt with their fair share of injuries, but they're far from the most banged up team in the NBA

Aaron Rose | Dec 7, 2021

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We're 24 games into the NBA season and the Toronto Raptors have already used eight different starting lineups, played 17 different players, and had only two players play in every single game this year.

It's been rough. From Pascal Siakam missing the start of the season due to offseason shoulder surgery, to OG Anunoby now out with a hip pointer injury, to knee swelling that won't go away for Khem Birch, the Raptors can't seem to get everyone healthy at the same time. It's created all kinds of chemistry problems for Toronto that has only recently begun to find its groove.

But looking around the league, injuries can't be an excuse for the Raptors who are far from the most injured team in the NBA.

Where are the Orlando Magic? Hiding in bottom right. Greatest number of injuries so far, but when adjusted for quality of player they aren't impacted like the Bucks, Clippers, 76ers https://t.co/J2HoZ2lFfG pic.twitter.com/5WLKn2xnhl
— Man Games Lost NBA (@ManGamesLostNBA) December 7, 2021

The Raptors sit in the middle of the league in total games missed, according to Man Games Lost NBA. While they have had a handful of key players miss time, it hasn't been as bad as the New Orleans Pelicans, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, or Milwaukee Bucks who have all been without crucial pieces for extended time this year.

Hopefully, the Raptors can turn the corner soon. If they can stay healthy until Anunoby and Birch get back — a big if — Toronto will really get a look at just how skilled this team truly is.

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