Kyle Lowry PG PHI Wed 3/26/14 10:21 PM
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Kyle Lowry hit 8-of-17 shots and four 3-pointers for 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists in Wednesday's win over the Celtics.
Lowry, whose minutes have been a hot topic, played 34 tonight, and while there's still a chance he could miss a game or see his minutes monitored closely, it hasn't been an issue yet. Greivis Vasquez played just 17 minutes tonight and scored seven points.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Tue 3/25/14 9:51 PM
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Kyle Lowry was bothered by an illness during Tuesday's two-point loss the Cavaliers, but he still finished with a team-high 22 points, three 3-pointers, five rebounds, 10 assists and three steals.
Lowry has been ill for a few days, and he's also playing through a variety of physical aches and pains. His playing time was intentionally limited on Sunday but he wound up playing 34 minutes tonight -- we'll include him on the injury report as a precaution, but there is no indication that he might sit out Wednesday's road game in Boston.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Mon 3/24/14 9:14 AM
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Raptors coach Dwane Casey intentionally limited Kyle Lowry to 27 minutes on Sunday, though Lowry still finished with 25 points, four assists and four steals.
This was a cautionary move to prevent Lowry from wearing out in the weeks leading up to the playoffs, but Lowry said after the game that his "whole body is aches and pains right now." His fantasy value could take a slight hit if the reduced playing time becomes a trend, but the risk of DNPs is negligible with the Raptors only 1.5 games ahead of the Nets in the Atlantic Division.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sun 3/23/14 3:47 PM
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Kyle Lowry had 25 points, four assists and four steals on Sunday, while DeMar DeRozan added 21 points and three assists in a comeback win vs. the visiting Hawks.
The Raptors trailed by double-digits after three quarters, but they used a decisive 36-15 advantage in the final frame to win for just the second time in their past five games. Lowry has far exceeded his draft position and currently sits as a first-round value on the season, trailing only Chris Paul and Stephen Curry among PGs.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Tue 3/18/14 10:46 PM
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Kyle Lowry hit 8-of-16 shots for 20 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and a steal in Tuesday's OT loss to the Hawks.
He was outplayed by Jeff Teague tonight, which doesn't happen very often. Lowry came in dealing with a flu bug, as well as some concussion concerns, so the fact he played and posted a solid line should be considered a bonus by his owners. He was 0-for-4 from downtown tonight.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Mon 3/17/14 12:58 PM
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Kyle Lowry did not suffer a concussion during Sunday's game and he's expected to play on Tuesday as long as his flu doesn't keep him on the sidelines.
Lowry played through his flu on Sunday and unless it worsens he should be ready to play vs. the Hawks, which is a best-case scenario for owners concerned after watching him take a knee to the head. Lowry isn't one to sit out a game if he's able to play and owners should confidently deploy him in Toronto's four-game week.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sun 3/16/14 5:00 PM
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Kyle Lowry suffered a head injury late in Sunday's game against the Suns and did not miss time, finishing with 28 points, five boards, 13 assists, two steals, one block and two 3-pointers in 40 minutes.
He took a very hard knee to the head from P.J. Tucker and was lied motionless on the floor for a couple minutes. Lowry should be fine and for Tuesday's game against the Hawks despite how he's missed games for strange reasons like a bacterial infection back in 2012. He's one of the best guards in fantasy basketball this season.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sun 3/16/14 3:24 PM
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Kyle Lowry was kneed in the head by P.J. Tucker in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game.
Lowry and Tucker were fighting for a loose ball as Tucker caught Lowry while he was on the ground. Luckily, Lowry stayed on the court and looks to be fine.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Fri 3/14/14 10:49 PM
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Kyle Lowry scored 22 points vs. the Grizzlies on Friday with seven boards, 12 assists, one steal, one block and four 3-pointers in 39 minutes.
He did a great job on Mike Conley, ran the offense even while DeMar DeRozan was cold and did not turn the ball over at all. How is Lowry not an All-Star again?
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Mon 3/10/14 10:58 PM
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Kyle Lowry got back on track in Monday's loss to the Nets, scoring 21 points on 8-of-16 shooting (including four treys) with eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals.
Lowry entered tonight's game hitting just 27.1 percent over his last five games but that was bound to correct itself and it did just that tonight. He's been a top-10 play on the season and there's no reason it shouldn't continue down the stretch.