Raptors’ Jonas Valanciunas leaves game versus Magic with broken ring finger

TORONTO – Raptors rookie Jonas Valanciunas suffered a broken right ring finger and left Friday’s game against the visiting Orlando Magic in the first quarter.

The Lithuanian forward got tangled up when battling for a loose ball under the basket and fell, and was favouring his hand when got up.

X-rays revealed the break.

The 20-year-old, whom the Raptors selected with their No. 5 pick 2011 draft, is averaging 8.1 points and 5.4 rebounds a game. He has started all 28 games for Toronto.

News from © The Canadian Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

The Canadian Press

The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms.