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Raptors Begin Homestand Against Jazz as Utah Rules Out Keyonte George

Toronto seeks a reset on home court following back-to-back blown leads.

Overview

  • Tip-off is 6:00 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena on Sportsnet as Toronto opens a five-game homestand heading into the All-Star break.
  • The Raptors are 29-21 and looking to stop a two-game slide that featured late-game defensive breakdowns against the Knicks and Magic.
  • Utah arrives on a five-game losing streak with a 5-17 road record during a season leaning on younger players.
  • The Jazz ruled out guard Keyonte George after a left-ankle sprain suffered Friday, with X-rays previously reported as negative.
  • Injury notes: Toronto center Jakob Poeltl remains out, Utah’s Walker Kessler is out for the season, and Kevin Love and Jusuf Nurkic are listed as probable.