Toronto Raptors will be missing their two key starters for the upcoming stretch of games. The team announced over the weekend that All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry and forward Serge Ibaka are out with injuries.
Lowry and Ibaka both went down in the second quarter of Friday’s 122-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
According to the team’s announcement, Lowry suffered a broken thumb and will be out at least two weeks. The team plans to reevaluate him after that.
Ibaka, on the other hand, sprained his ankle after trying to contest a layup. He is currently listed as “out indefinitely,” with the team hoping the get a more clear timetable following further evaluation.
Kyle Lowry has been playing great at the start of the season, averaging 21.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.1 steals. On top of that, Lowry has been also shooting impressive 42.6 percent from the three-point line.
Serge Ibaka has been averaging 14.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors are currently second in the Eastern Conference with 6-2 record. They have a five-game stretch on the road in front of them, which starts against the Los Angeles Lakers.
