DeMar DeRozan is ready to return to action. The Raptors swing man will be in the lineup when Toronto hosts the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, the team has announced.
DeMar DeRozan will play vs. 76ers
The Raptors wing will return to action against Philadelphia on Wednesday.
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The 25-year-old former All-Star has been out of the lineup since Nov. 28 when he suffered a groin strain against the Mavericks. He left the game not to return and was supposed to missed at least four weeks. The Raptors have gone 12-9 in his absence. The Raptors are hoping his return gives the team a boost in the standings. Right now, Toronto is third in the East at 25-12.
DeRozan is averaging 19.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists for the season. He was struggling with his shot before the injury, posting a below 40 percent field goal percentage and connecting on just 25 percent of his three-point attempts. The Raptors have upped the minutes of Lou Williams and Greivis Vazquez in his absence but miss his shot creation and disruptive defense dearly. Getting him back is huge for Toronto.
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