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Raptors' Anunoby returns to start vs. Cavs after missing 15 games

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby started Thursday versus the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers in his first game since Feb. 16. Anunoby missed 15 games due to a fractured right ring finger.
Canadian Press
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Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby, middle, tries to score between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey, left, and center Derrick Favors (15) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Oklahoma City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Nate Billings

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby started Thursday versus the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers in his first game since Feb. 16.

Anunoby missed 15 games due to a fractured right ring finger.

He scored Toronto's first points on the night, a three-point basket.

Anunoby is averaging 17.5 points and 5.5 rebounds for Toronto this season.

Gary Trent Jr. (toe) and Malachi Flynn (hamstring) remain out of the Raptors lineup.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 23, 2022. 

The Canadian Press