Valanciunas doubtful for Game 3

If the Toronto Raptors are to dig out of an 0-2 series hole, they'll have to do so without Jonas Valanciunas.

The 24-year-old has been sidelined the past six games with a right ankle sprain, and head coach Dwane Casey told reporters Friday that Valanciunas is doubtful for Saturday's Game 3 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Valanciunas' recovery was said to be at 50 percent on Wednesday and he was no longer seen limping.

His absence has been a major blow to the Raptors, who have gone 2-4 since he went down. Valanciunas put up 15 points and 12.1 rebounds along with 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 55 percent from the field in 10 playoff games.