Colin Murray-Boyles was diagnosed with an injury after the loss to the Lakers

The Toronto Raptors suffered another frontcourt setback Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers in a 110-93 loss when rookie Collin Murray-Boyles exited in the third quarter with a left thumb injury.

The injury occurred midway through the third quarter when Los Angeles guard Lula Doncic hit Murray-Boyles with his left thumb while reaching for a steal. No foul was called in the game. Murray-Boyles left the game in visible discomfort and did not return. He finished with 11 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 25 minutes, continuing his productive streak while filling in at center.

Post-match X-rays came back clear for Murray-Boyles, who was diagnosed with it thumb contusionaccording to Sportsnet’s Michael Grange.

Murray-Boyles already entered the game with a wrap on his left thumb, which he has used since the first problem he suffered on Dec. 15 against the Miami Heat.
The 20-year-old has become a regular starter and main contributor amid multiple injuries in Toronto’s frontcourt, including Jakob Poeltl, who is currently dealing with a back injury, and RJ Barrett, who is nursing an ankle problem.

Murray-Boyles is averaging 7.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks in 21.5 minutes in 37 games this season. His role expanded significantly in January, as he averaged 10.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 combined steals and blocks in 31.5 minutes per game over the last eight games, all starts.

The Raptors dropped their second straight game for the first time since late December. Scotty Barnes led Toronto with 22 points and nine rebounds, Sandro Mamukelasvili had 20 points off the bench, and Brandon Ingram had 19 points and seven assists. Toronto slowed offensively late, scoring just 13 points in the fourth quarter and shooting 29.4% in the final period. The Raptors finished 7 of 32 from three-point range and were held to 93 points, the fewest the Lakers have allowed all season.

Los Angeles was led by Doncic and LeBron James, who scored 25 and 24 points, respectively, and each added seven assists. Deandre Ayton had a perfect 10-for-10 shooting night for 25 points and 13 rebounds. The Lakers went on a 26-8 run from late in the third to midway through the fourth quarter to take the lead.

The Raptors next visit the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.