The Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of a four-game losing streak entering Saturday’s matchup with the Toronto Raptors. Both teams are battling injuries — the Raptors are without Pascal Siakam (groin) and Marc Gasol (hamstring).
Toronto is struggling, but at least they’re 2-2 over their last four contest — and one of those losses was decided by one point. The Nets haven’t had as much luck.
Brooklyn has been beaten down by injuries for most of the season, and it’s starting to wear on some of the players. But it appears the cavalry as finally arrived.
The Nets have cleared Caris LeVert to play on Saturday. This will be the first game he’s played in since November 10.
Kenny Atkinson told reporters LeVert will play the point and shooting guard against the Raptors.
Kenny Atkinson on LeVert’s return: “We need that energy boost right now. I don’t see us playing like a super-high energy team right now.” #nets
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Garrett Temple has also been cleared to play. He missed Thursday’s game against the Mavericks due to a right knee contusion.