Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sun 2/5/17 10:47 AM
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Lowry (illness) will play in Sunday's game against the Nets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry was held out of Saturday's practice session because of an illness, but after going through pregame warmups Sunday, he's feeling good enough to take the court. That said, it sounds like he's still dealing with some lingering symptoms, which could hinder his ability to take on a full minutes load, so while he can be activated in season-long leagues, it may be a bit risky to use him in DFS contests. Look for Lowry to start at point guard as usual.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sat 2/4/17 4:04 PM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry did not practice Saturday due to an illness, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry was apparently dealing with the illness leading up to Friday's loss to Orlando, and with symptoms persisting, he was withheld from Saturday's session and will carry a questionable designation as Sunday's matchup with the Nets approaches. The 30-year-old struggled Friday night, converting just 5-of-20 field goal attempts en route to 18 points in 42 minutes of action.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sat 2/4/17 12:02 AM
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Lowry managed 18 points (5-20 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven assists, five rebounds, and one block across 42 minutes during Friday's 102-94 loss to the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry struggled mightily from the field against the Magic without DeMar DeRozan (ankle) playing and Patrick Patterson (knee) getting injured seven minutes into the contest. Lowry had been on a tear over his previous six games, averaging 31.5 points on 50.4 percent shooting and 6.5 assists across 40.3 minutes per game over that stretch, so his performance in Friday's loss is likely either just an outlier or a result of him being tired from his recently heavy workload. Lowry and the Raptors will get a day off before facing the Nets on Sunday, possibly giving Lowry a chance to recharge before playing the team with the NBA's worst record.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Wed 2/1/17 11:53 PM
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Lowry scored 32 points (12-20 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 4-6 FT) with five assists, two rebounds and two steals across 38 minutes in Wednesday's 109-104 loss to the Celtics.
EDGE Analysis
With backcourt mate DeMar Derozan missing his fifth game in his last six contests, the bulk of the Raptors' scoring load again fell on Lowry's shoulders. The all-star point guard has now scored 30 or more points in all but one of those games. What's most impressive is Lowry's ability to improve his efficiency in that span-- he has managed to shoot over 50 percent in the games the games without DeRozan by his side. DeRozan could return for the Raptors' next game against the Magic on Friday, but even with DeRozan in the lineup, Lowry remains a premier fantasy point guard.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Wed 2/1/17 1:15 AM
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Lowry provided 33 points (11-21 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 assists and four rebounds across 45 minutes during Tuesday's 108-106 overtime win over the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry shined with DeMar DeRozan (ankle) sitting out, leading team in assists while notching 33 points with six treys for the second consecutive game. The All-Star guard has elevated his game of late with DeRozan hampered and is averaging 29.4 points per game on 49 percent shooting over his last five contests.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Mon 1/30/17 12:35 AM
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Lowry scored 33 points (9-18 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 9-12 FT) while adding eight assists, five rebounds and a steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 114-113 loss to the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
Even with DeMar DeRozan (ankle) back in the lineup, Lowry stayed hot, tying his season high in made three-pointers and scoring 30 or more points for the third time in the last four games. The Raptors are playing their worst basketball of the season, losing six of their last seven, but Lowry is doing everything he can to snap his team out of their funk.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sat 1/28/17 12:42 AM
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Lowry recorded 32 points (9-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 11-14 FT), six assists, three rebounds and one steal across 39 minutes during a 102-86 win over the Bucks on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry posted his highest scoring total since Jan. 5, when he went for 33 points against the Jazz. He did so efficiently, as he shot at least 50 percent from the field for the second consecutive contest. Lowry has dominated the offensive load for the team over the last three games while DeMar DeRozan (ankle) has been sidelined, as he has scored at least 29 points in each of those outings. He has now reached the 30-point mark six times this season, with two of those performances coming in the last three games.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Tue 1/24/17 10:40 PM
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Lowry scored 30 points (9-23 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 11-12 FT) while adding five rebounds, two assists and a block in 42 minutes during Tuesday's 108-106 loss to the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
With DeMar DeRozan (ankle) out, Lowry took on more of a scoring role for the Raptors, but his shooting from beyond the arc continues to be an issue. Over the team's current four-game losing streak, he's just 8-for-34 (23.5 percent) from three-point range, and Toronto certainly could have used just one more make from him Tuesday. Lowry's production has been good even without those extra threes, but better days should be ahead both for him, and for the Raptors.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sun 1/22/17 9:21 PM
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Lowry scored 15 points (5-17 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT) while adding six assists, four rebounds and a steal in 37 minutes before being ejected for a flagrant foul on Eric Bledsoe late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 115-103 loss to the Suns.
EDGE Analysis
A long, frustrating night ended a bit early for Lowry, who'd already picked up a technical foul earlier in the fourth prior to the ejection. It was his worst performance from beyond the arc since he went 0-for-7 in San Antonio back on January 3, but he may not be able to turn things around quickly, as the Raptors' next game is at home Tuesday against those same stingy Spurs.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Fri 1/20/17 10:04 PM
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Lowry led his team in scoring with 24 points (7-18 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT) and also provided three assists, one rebound, and one steal across 34 minutes during Friday's 113-78 loss to the Hornets.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry's three assists were the second lowest total of the season of him, though he only committed one turnover. The poor shooting and low number of assists are likely just an anomaly for Lowry, who has been hitting 51.6 percent of his shots and handing out 6.5 assists per game over the past 13 games. He'll face the Suns on Sunday, who have a strong defensive presence in Eric Bledsoe starting at point guard.