Bruno Fernando Questionable for Raptors’ Game Against Hawks on December 29th with Toe Injury
Bruno Fernando of the Toronto Raptors is dealing with a left foot great toe inflammation. This has left him uncertain to play in the upcoming game against the Atlanta Hawks on December 29th. His status is currently listed as questionable, and it remains to be seen if he will be able to take the court.
What It Means
If Bruno Fernando is unable to play, the Raptors may need to adjust their center rotation. Currently, he ranks third in their center depth chart, playing an average of 8.9 minutes per game and scoring 3.6 points per game. His shooting percentage stands at 54.2%, though he has not been active in recent games.
The team might rely more on Jakob Poeltl and Kelly Olynyk if Fernando cannot participate. Poeltl leads with an average of 32.1 minutes per game and contributes significantly more points than Fernando at 15.5 PPG. Olynyk also sees more playing time, averaging 17.1 minutes per game and scoring 7.8 PPG.
