Fred VanVleet exits Game 4 with a left hip strain.
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet left Saturday’s Game 4 matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers after suffering a left hip strain. VanVleet was assessed at halftime and later ruled out for the game while the Raptors pulled off a 110-102 victory to keep the series alive at 3-1.
Scottie Barnes, who is dealing with his own ankle injury, replaced VanVleet in the lineup.
The Raptors officially say Fred VanVleet won't return with a left hip strain.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) April 23, 2022
VanVleet showed signs of slowing due to the injury throughout the second quarter, then finally headed to the locker room with 4:57 left, ripping his jersey in frustration in the must-win game for Toronto.
The 28-year-old All-Star had five points and three assists in 14 minutes of action.
