PG Immanuel Quickley is listed as questionable for Monday’s Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The veteran floor general sustained a hamstring injury near the end of the regular season and missed Saturday’s Game 1 in this series, bringing his status under further examination as tip-off approaches.
Below, we'll break down the latest Immanuel Quickley injury update, if Quickley will play tonight, and who to target on PrizePicks if he sits.
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Immanuel Quickley Injury Update: Is Quickley Playing Tonight vs. Cavaliers in Game 2?
In yet another edition of the official NBA injury report, Quickley is listed as questionable due to a right hamstring strain.
Quickley played 16 minutes in Toronto’s last regular-season outing vs. the Brooklyn Nets, then sat out all of Game 1 against Cleveland. His teammates struggled to pick up the slack, falling behind in the second half and eventually losing 126-113.
A solid picture of durability during the regular season, Quickley did deal with some foot, ankle, and back issues but played in 70 games anyway. The former No. 25 overall NBA Draft pick averaged 16.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 5.9 assists on 44.3% shooting.
As Quickley’s status keeps garnering attention, you can make picks on his PrizePicks projections if he does play. Some of his top Immanuel Quickley projections include 11.5 Points, 3 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 2 3-Pointers Made, and more.
What Players to Target on PrizePicks if Quickley Is Out?
When Quickley is at his best, he offers the Raptors a dynamic set of athletic tools, including the ability to push the ball in fastbreak scenarios and slice through defenses in the half-court. He also shoots 37.4% from 3-point land on the year, providing much-needed scoring chops.
Impact metrics indicate that the Raptors’ offense performs 2.7 points better with I.Q. on the court. He gives that up and then some on defense, however, to the tune of a 3.4-point increase in rating.
Which Toronto standouts could step up if Quickley is sidelined once again? The answer on Saturday was, at least partially, backup G Ja’Kobe Walter. While he scored just 7 points in Game 1, he played 28 minutes, making his presence felt and perhaps hinting at coaching plans if he’s needed again.
Elsewhere, the duo of star PF Scottie Barnes and SG-SF RJ Barrett makes sense to put up some numbers offensively. SF Brandon Ingram took just 9 shots from the field in Game 1, with the former duo combining for 27 between them.
According to databallr, Barnes’ usage rate climbs by 2.3% when Quickley is off the floor. For Barrett, he posts a 2.7% better true shooting mark when his 26-year-old counterpart watches from the bench.
Here are the Raptors players who may benefit most on PrizePicks if Quickley is out, as well as their stat projections for tonight.
- Ja’Kobe Walter vs. Cavs Projections: 8 Points / 2.5 FG Made / 11.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- Scottie Barnes vs. Cavs Projections: 18 Points / 6.5 Rebounds / 6 Assists
- RJ Barrett vs. Cavs Projections: 18.5 Points / 5 Rebounds / 3 Assists
Walter might be a sneakily intriguing player to keep an eye on with his Game 1 workload in mind. G Jamal Shead, who started in Quickley’s place and matched Walter’s 28 minutes, should also be taken into account.
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