Fred VanVleet's status for Game 5 of the opening round of the playoffs is unknown after the Raptors guard strained his left hip on Saturday.

The injury forced VanVleet to leave Game 4 of Toronto's series with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Raptors went on to win 110-102 and avoid elimination, sending the series back to Philadelphia for Game 5 on Monday.

Siakam shines in must-win game as Raptors stave off elimination with victory over 76ers

A game after going scoreless in the second half, Siakam turned the tables on the first-round playoff series, lifting Toronto to a 110-102 victory to avoid elimination and force a Game 5.

Pascal Siakam, right, scored a game-high 34 points to lift the Raptors to a 110-102 game four win over the visiting 76ers on Saturday, getting one back in their now 3-1 first round NBA playoff series.

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Pascal Siakam poured in 34 points with his best performance of these playoffs, and the Toronto Raptors defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 110-102 on Saturday to avoid elimination in their opening-round playoff series.

Raptors avoid elimination with home win over 76ers

Raptors' Scottie Barnes named NBA rookie of the year

Chants of "Scottie! Scottie! Scottie!" rained down at Scotiabank Arena Saturday as Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes was named the NBA's rookie of the year.

Raptors’ vice-chairman and team president Masai Ujiri, left, presents forward Scottie Barnes, right, his 2021-2022 NBA rookie of the year award ahead of Game 4 of Toronto's first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday.

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VanVleet tore off his jersey as he left the game late in the second quarter. The Raptors confirmed in the third that he would not return.

The team later said VanVleet will undergo further tests.

'Somebody's got to do it': Raptors try to make history with 3-0 comeback vs. 76ers

The Toronto Raptors could be four wins away from history, but they're also one loss away from elimination, could be missing injured rookie Scottie Barnes again Saturday, and have yet to see a really good game from all-stars Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam.

Toronto Raptors' Nick Nurse, seen above during Game 2, says he's focused on helping his team pull off the NBA's first-ever 3-0 comeback in their playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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VanVleet missed a total of 13 games with a bruised right knee as the Raptors' regular season wound down.

He averaged 20.3 points, 6.7 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game this season and was named an all-star for the first time.

Siakam stars in Raptors' Game 4 win over 76ers

Pascal Siakam posted a playoff career-high 34 points as Toronto avoided the sweep with a 110-102 win.

Raptors guard Fred VanVleet tore off his jersey as he left the game late in the second quarter during a first round NBA playoff game against the visiting 76ers on Saturday.

VanVleet's status for Raptors' Game 5 unknown due to left hip strain

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