The Sixers will be trying to finish off their first-round playoff series on Monday night, and they’ll be doing so against a more depleted Raptors team now.
Fred VanVleet was already listed as questionable leading up to Game 5 as he’s been dealing with a left hip flexor strain for some time, and had to leave Game 4 early. He’s now said that he won’t be playing on Monday.
Fred VanVleet says he won’t play tonight, says he’s taking it day by day from here.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) April 25, 2022
VanVleet clearly hasn’t looked like his usual self athletically this series, lacking the same kind of acceleration and quickness he’s used to.