Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Double-double not enough Wednesday
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VanVleet amassed 28 points (7-22 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 11-12 FT), 11 assists, two rebounds and two steals across 43 minutes during Wednesday's 118-114 loss to the Pacers.
The veteran point guard delivered his second straight double-double and ninth of the season, but the Raptors' stars didn't get enough support from the rest of the roster -- a common refrain this year. VanVleet has stepped up his production in March as Toronto tries to hang onto at least a spot in the play-in tournament, averaging 21.5 points, 9.2 assists, 3.6 threes, 3.3 boards and 2.5 steals over 10 games.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Leads team to victory
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VanVleet closed with 28 points (10-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Saturday's 122-107 win over the Timberwolves.
VanVleet posted team highs in points and assists as the Raptors secured a double-digit victory over Minnesota. Across his past seven appearances, the veteran point guard has averaged 21.4 points, 8.9 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 2.9 steals in 26.9 minutes with 49/47/90 shooting splits.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Nails eight triples Tuesday
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VanVleet accumulated 36 points (13-22 FG, 8-12 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and three steals in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 125-110 victory over Denver.
The eight triples were a season high for VanVleet, who has scored at least 30 points on eight occasions this season. Coming off an eight-point dud against the Lakers on Friday, VanVleet took it upon himself to carry the Raptors to a much-needed victory. Despite what many might view as a disappointing season, VanVleet has been a top-25 performer in nine-category leagues on a per-game basis. Health remains an ongoing issue, and at this point, managers simply have to cross their fingers that he can stay on the court down the stretch.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Struggles to find shooting touch
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VanVleet racked up 13 points (4-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, four rebounds and three steals across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 108-100 loss to the Clippers.
VanVleet couldn't find his shooting tough, but he salvaged his night by producing strong returns in the assists and steals columns. He's recorded at least nine dimes in five of his last six contests and at least two steals in four straight games.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Strong double-double not enough
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VanVleet recorded 21 points (5-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 14 assists, two steals and one rebound in 35 minutes during Monday's 118-113 loss to the Nuggets.
VanVleet scored 20-plus points for a second straight game and dished out a game-high 14 assists, one shy of his season high, en route to his eighth double-double of the campaign. The veteran point guard also recorded multiple steals for a third consecutive contest. The lone blemish on the night for VanVleet was his five turnovers, but that can certainly be overlooked given his strong production in other categories. Since returning from a three-game absence due to personal reasons, VanVleet is averaging 15.8 points, 10.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 37.5 minutes across four games.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Two-way special Saturday
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VanVleet contributed 25 points (9-16 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and three steals in 40 minutes during Saturday's 116-109 overtime win over Washington.
VanVleet was stellar on both ends of the floor Saturday, carrying the Raptors to a much-needed victory. Not only did he record his seventh double-double of the season, but he also added five combined steals and blocks. Despite some ongoing injury concerns, VanVleet has been a top-20 player this season, when healthy. With the Raptors pushing for a playoff spot, he should continue to deliver consistent second-round value ROS.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Threes still won't fall
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VanVleet accumulated 14 points (5-17 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 40 minutes during Thursday's 119-108 loss to the Wizards.
Since returning from a three-game absence due to personal reasons, VanVleet has made six of 28 shots and three of his 20 threes. His field-goal percentage is usually his worst fantasy category, but 21.4 percent is still incredibly low. Once his three pointers start falling, his offense will be back. At least VanVleet has produced good assist and steal numbers over the last two games.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Returns to starting lineup
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VanVleet (personal) is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus Chicago, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
VanVleet will replace Gary Trent in the starting lineup Tuesday. The 28-year-old VanVleet has started in all 50 of his appearances this season.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Struggles from field
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VanVleet chipped in three points (1-11 FG, 1-9 3Pt), six rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 104-98 win over the Bulls.
VanVleet returned to the starting lineup Tuesday, replacing Gary Trent Jr. as a starter. He struggled from the field but finished one assist and four rebounds shy of an assist-rebound double-double. VanVleet has failed to reach the double-digit scoring total nine times this year, though this was the first such occurrence since he scored three points Jan. 14 against Atlanta.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Not on injury report
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VanVleet (personal) isn't on the injury report for Tuesday's game against Chicago.
VanVleet missed the last three games while tending to a personal matter, but it appears as though he'll be back in action for Tuesday's home matchup. Over seven appearances this month, he's averaged 22.7 points, 7.4 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 36.7 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Won't play Sunday
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VanVleet (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
VanVleet has been tending to a personal matter recently and will miss a third straight game. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Bulls. In his absence, the Raptors have started a big lineup with Gary Trent at point guard and OG Anunoby at shooting guard, but Jeff Dowtin has also seen increased run off the bench.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Remains out Saturday
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VanVleet (personal) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
VanVleet has been tending to a personal matter recently, and he'll miss a second consecutive game after being excused from Friday's practice session. The Raptors play again Sunday against Cleveland, and it's unclear whether the 28-year-old will be able to play in the second half of the back-to-back set. Jeff Dowtin should continue to see increased run in VanVleet's absence.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Excused from practice
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VanVleet (personal) was excused from Friday's practice session, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
VanVleet missed Thursday's game against the Pelicans while tending to a personal matter, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available Saturday against Detroit. If he sits out once again, Jeff Dowtin should continue to see additional playing time.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Questionable for Thursday
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VanVleet (personal) has been ruled questionable for Thursday's contest against the Pelicans, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
VanVleet was a late add to the Raptors' injury report, as the guard is dealing with a personal matter. Expect Gary Trent and Malachi Flynn to see extended minutes if VanVleet is unable to play Thursday.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Won't play Thursday
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VanVleet (personal) has been ruled out of Thursday's contest against the Pelicans, Kayla Grey of TSN reports.
VanVleet was quickly downgraded from questionable to out as the guard tends to a personal matter. Expect Malachi Flynn, Gary Trent and Scottie Barnes to see increased minutes with VanVleet unavailable.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Flashes playmaking skills
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VanVleet finished Tuesday's 123-113 win over the Magic with 10 points (3-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 15 assists, three steals and one block in 35 minutes.
Coming off a 35-point showing two days earlier against Detroit, VanVleet took a back seat to Jakob Poeltl (season-high 30 points) and instead served as more of a facilitator for the big man. Thanks in no small part to Poeltl missing just two of his 15 field-goal attempts, VanVleet was able to come away with a new season high in assists. The strong production in the defensive categories was an extra bonus for fantasy managers.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Erupts for 35 against Detroit
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VanVleet recorded 35 points (12-26 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and one block across 37 minutes during Sunday's 119-118 victory over the Pistons.
With trade rumors now behind him, VanVleet can focus on helping the Raptors get to the postseason. He's scored more than 30 points in three of six games to begin February, averaging 24.8 points, 6.2 assists, 5.2 boards, 3.5 threes and 1.2 steals over that stretch.
