Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas left Wednesday night’s game early after Draymond Green swatted his hands. He was in immediate pain and was taken back to the locker room to be checked out.
Jonas Valanciunas injured after Draymond Green swipes at hand #nba #NBATwitter #DubNation #WeTheNorth #raptors #warriors pic.twitter.com/i6Z9kq08pv
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Despite the obvious foul on the play, Drayond was not called for one. It was later confirmed that his left thumb had been dislocated and he didn’t return to the game.
Toronto center Jonas Valanciunas suffered a left thumb dislocation and will not return tonight against Golden State.
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The Raptors still managed to win the game 113-93 despite Valanciunas’ injury and star Kawhi Leonard not playing due to a hip injury.