Kyle Lowry PG PHI Tue 4/5/16 11:45 PM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry scored 21 points (8-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT) with six assists, four rebounds and a block during 40 minutes in Tuesday's 96-90 win against the Hornets.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry got some rest Saturday and came back with a solid outing against Charlotte in a game the Hornets needed. He shot the ball much better from the field, but his assist/turnover ratio hasn't been great lately. Lowry, like DeMar DeRozan, should get more rest before the playoffs begin, so rolling with him in daily formats is very risky.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Tue 4/5/16 11:05 AM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry was absent from shootaround Tuesday morning, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry, who was rested in the Raptors' last game Saturday, is still making his way back from Houston, where he watched his Villanova Wildcats win the National Championship on Monday night. The expectation is that Lowry will return Tuesday afternoon in time to play against the Hornets later in the evening, but the situation may be something to keep an eye on in the event Lowry runs into any travel hiccups.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sat 4/2/16 8:04 PM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry (rest) will not play Saturday against the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Lowry will be rested on the second night of a back-to-back with the playoffs looming in the near future. Bruno Caboclo will be active Saturday, while Cory Joseph figures to make the start at point guard.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sat 4/2/16 10:50 AM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry could be rested Saturday against the Spurs on the second night of a back-to-back set, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
While nothing is set in stone at this point, it seems like an obvious opportunity for Toronto give some of its regulars a night off as the postseason approaches. Lowry, DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valanciunas are all candidates to be rested, though the team may not officially make that call until later in the day. Lowry, who has been battling an elbow issue of late, has played 36, 40 and 36 minutes over the last three games and ranks second in the NBA, behind only James Harden, in minutes per game.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Thu 3/31/16 3:48 AM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry scored 17 points (4-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT) to go with 11 assists, six rebounds, and two steals over 40 minutes in a 105-97 victory over the Hawks on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Despite shooting just 21 percent from the field in Wednesday's victory, Lowry compiled his highest points total since Mar. 20. Getting to the line with regularity, Lowry's 17 points helped Toronto reach a franchise-record 50 wins on the season. A two-time All-Star, Lowry will take on the Grizzlies in a road match-up on Friday.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Wed 3/30/16 5:57 PM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry (elbow) will play Wednesday against the Hawks, Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry was limited at shootaround after having his elbow drained earlier in the week, but the All-Star will gut it out Wednesday as Toronto continues to chase Cleveland for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. He's not expected to be limited, though Lowry's effectiveness could be limited by the elbow ailment.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Wed 3/30/16 11:21 AM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry (elbow) was limited at shootaround Wednesday morning and is considered questionable to play later in the evening against the Hawks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry had his elbow drained earlier in the week, but he told reporters that he does not expect to miss any time down the stretch as the Raptors continue to chase Cleveland for the No. 1 seed in the East. The decision may not ultimately be up to Lowry, however, and if he continues to deal with discomfort as Wednesday's game approaches, it's certainly possible that Toronto's medical staff could hold him out. If that were to be the case, Cory Joseph would take on a much larger role.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Mon 3/28/16 11:25 PM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry said that he doesn't intend to miss any time off the court despite having his elbow drained Monday, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry sat out against Boston on Wednesday due to the elbow issue but has played in three games since. It would be surprising for Lowry to play in all the remaining nine games of the regular season, but he seems to be locked in for the majority of them, considering there's an outside shot of toppling the Cavaliers for first in the Eastern Conference while still holding down a firm lead for second.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sat 3/26/16 9:14 AM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry scored 15 points (4-19 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-9 FT) while adding eight assists, two rebounds, a steal and a block in 42 minutes before being ejected from Friday's loss to the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
He picked up his second technical foul in the final minute of the game. Lowry's elbow doesn't seem to be quite 100 percent based on Friday's shooting woes, but the Raptors haven't given any indication yet that he'll get another night off Saturday in New Orleans.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Fri 3/25/16 1:05 PM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry (elbow) will play Friday against the Rockets, Raptors play by play man Eric Smith reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite technically being active, Lowry was held out of Wednesday's loss to the Celtics while battling pain in his elbow. While he's likely still not 100 percent, Lowry will be back in his usual starting point guard spot, meaning Cory Joseph will return to the bench.