Fred VanVleet PG HOU Thu 10/10/19 11:21 AM
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VanVleet had 10 points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3PT, 5-6 FT), 10 assists and two steals in Thursday's preseason game against the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet was relatively quiet from the field, but he earned six trips to the free throw line in just 22 minutes of action. The Wichita State product has been starting alongside Norman Powell in the absence of Kyle Lowry (thumb), and at this point it's unclear which of the two will be the primary starter when the veteran returns.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Fri 6/14/19 12:43 AM
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VanVleet totaled 22 points (6-14 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and a steal across 34 minutes in the Raptors' win over the Warriors on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet had a career night, notching 22 points and hitting five three-pointers. He scored 12 points in the fourth quarter of a tightly contested game and came through in the clutch in the series-clinching win. His journey from an undrafted player out of Wichita State to a pivotal Finals contributor is an interesting storyline to take away from this year's championship run.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Mon 6/10/19 5:26 PM
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VanVleet (face) will play in Monday's Game 5 against the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet suffered a facial laceration in Game 4, but he managed to avoid a concussion and will be ready to roll for Game 5. He's averaged 33.3 minutes, 12.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists through the first four games of the NBA Finals.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sun 6/9/19 1:05 PM
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Van Vleet (face) suffered a facial laceration but avoided a concussion in the Raptors' Game 4 win over the Warriors, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Van Vleet took a blow to the head during Game 4 that looked severe but fortunately didn't result in an injury that will sideline Van Vleet for long. Though he had to exit Game 4 early it seems likely that he'll be able to play and see his typical minutes in Game 5. Expect confirmation on his status prior to Monday's tilt.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Fri 6/7/19 11:08 PM
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VanVleet left Friday's Game 4 matchup against the Warriors in the fourth quarter after suffering a facial laceration.
EDGE Analysis
The injury occurred during a collision with Shaun Livingston as he drove to the hoop. VanVleet started the second half over Danny Green and was seeing a healthy minutes before the injury occurred. Expect an update on his status once the Raptors provide more clarity on the situation.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sun 6/2/19 11:54 PM
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VanVleet totaled 17 points (7-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three steals and two assists over 38 minutes in the Raptors' loss to the Warriors on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet posted 17 big points off the bench on Sunday, finishing as the team's second highest scorer behind only Kawhi Leonard. Over his last four games, VanVleet has averaged 16.8 points and four made three pointers. He's averaging just over 35 minutes per game and makes an interesting daily play due to his recent scoring.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Fri 5/31/19 5:45 AM
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VanVleet compiled 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two assists, and one rebound in 33 minutes during Thursday's 118-109 victory over Golden State.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet continued his excellent play of late, scoring 15 points off the bench in Thursday's nine-point victory. Despite limited production outside of scoring, VanVleet found himself on the floor down the stretch, making some huge plays as the Warriors started to draw close. The Raptors basically went with a seven-man rotation and it would appear that VanVleet is going to figure heavily moving forward. Fans will be hoping for more of the same from the undrafted sensation as the Raptors look to take a 2-0 series lead.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Fri 5/24/19 7:11 AM
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VanVleet amassed 21 points (7-13 FG, 7-9 3Py), one rebound, one assist, and one steal in 37 minutes during Thursday's 105-99 victory over Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet caught fire Thursday, dropping a career-best seven triples in the Game 5 victory over the Bucks. In fact, his entire points total was a culmination of his three-point prowess, factoring in heavily when looking at the end result. The Raptors will be hoping for a similar performance Saturday when they host the Bucks in what is now a potential series-ending game.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Wed 5/22/19 4:03 PM
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VanVleet posted 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt), six assists, one steal and one rebound in 25 minutes off the bench Tuesday in the Raptors' 120-102 win over the Bucks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
EDGE Analysis
The Toronto bench came alive as the Raptors evened the series, with VanVleet one of three reserves to reach double digits in points. It ended a prolonged dry spell for VanVleet, who had failed to score more than nine points in any of his past 14 appearances, during which he shot an abysmal 21.7 percent from the field.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Tue 4/30/19 12:24 AM
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VanVleet had zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, two steals, and one block in 18 minutes during Monday's 94-89 Game 2 loss to the 76ers.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet hasn't reached double figures in scoring since the playoff opener, and this was the first time through these first seven postseason tilts that he hasn't earned at least 21 minutes. Philadelphia's overwhelming size makes this is a tough matchup for the diminutive 25-year-old point guard. Still, VanVleet remains an important part of the reserve rotation and will likely continue to earn a fairly ample allotment of minutes going forward.