The Portland Trail Blazers will be without two of their key players Saturday night as they take on the Toronto Raptors at the Moda Center. Both Jusuf Nurkic and Josh Hart have been ruled out with calf and hamstring injuries respectively. With Hart out, Nassir Little will draw the start in his place.
Little is not new to the starting lineup, having averaged 9.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists in five 20+ minute appearances this season. Hart’s injury marks the latest setback for the Trail Blazers, who have also recently been without Justise Winslow and Ibou Badji who are dealing with respective ankle