The Toronto Raptors are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Portland Trail Blazers in an interconference showdown.
Toronto enters Friday’s game with a 27-19 record after defeating the Sacramento Kings on the road on Wednesday night.
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Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4)Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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In Wednesday’s victory over the Kings, Scottie Barnes led the way for the Raptors as he recorded 23 points, eight rebounds and seven assists while Brandon Ingram added 23 points, three rebounds and four assists of his own.
Now Toronto will try to grab another victory on Friday as they face off against the Trail Blazers in a tough road matchup.
On the other side, Portland enters Friday’s contest with a 23-22 record after defeating the Miami Heat at home on Thursday night.
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17)Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Shaedon Sharpe led the way for the Trail Blazers in Thursday’s victory as he ended the game with 27 points, seven rebounds and three assists while Deni Avdija recorded 20 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Raptors Injury Report, Will RJ Barrett, Collin Murray-Boyles Play?
For the Raptors, they have four players listed on their injury report including both RJ Barrett and Collin Murray-Boyles.
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Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9)© Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
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Toronto has listed Barrett as questionable due to an ankle sprain that has kept him out of the last seven games, though there is a chance he could return on Friday.
If Barrett is sidelined again on Friday, Jamal Shead and Ochai Agbaji will likely continue to have increased roles.
Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12)Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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The Raptors have also listed Murray-Boyles as questionable due to a left thumb injury and he is in danger of missing his third consecutive contest.
Ja’Kobe Walter has been ruled out due to a hip injury while Jakob Poeltl remains sidelined while recovering from a lower back injury.
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Trail Blazers Injury Report, Will Deni Avdija, Robert Williams III Play?
On the other side, the Trail Blazers have eight players listed on their injury report, including both Avdija and Robert Williams III.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8)© Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Portland has listed Avdija as doubtful due to a lower back strain and he is expected to miss Friday’s matchup.
With Avdija likely to be sidelined on Friday, Jerami Grant, Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert could all be in line for increased roles.
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The Trail Blazers have listed Williams III as questionable due to left knee injury management while Duop Reath is questionable with right foot soreness.
Scoot Henderson, Damian Lillard, Kris Murray, Matisse Thybulle and Blake Wesley have all been ruled out as they remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Raptors and Trail Blazers from Portland at 10:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 23, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.