Raptors' Fred VanVleet, Precious Achiuwa set to return vs. Pacers

January 02, 2023 - 5:51pm

Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet says he's feeling good after practice, but doesn't want to make the same mistakes as last season, and come back too early if he's not quite feeling like himself.

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet and forward Precious Achiuwa have both been listed as available for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers.

VanVleet has missed the past two contests after leaving Tuesday's 124-113 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers during the third quarter due to lower back stiffness.

The 28-year-old VanVleet is averaging 17 points, 6.4 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game this season.

Achiuwa, 23, has been out of action since Nov. 9 due to an ankle injury. So far this season, the third-year centre has averaged 8.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists.

Gary Trent Jr. will also remain in the starting lineup for Toronto after being reinserted into the starting five on Friday against the Suns and tying his season-high 35 points.

Rookie Christian Koloko will likely slide to the bench after starting the last two games.

Watch the Raptors take on the Pacers starting at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet ONE or SN NOW.

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