Raptors send Valanciunas to bench, Powell starts Game 4

The Toronto Raptors made a change to their starting lineup by swapping in Norman Powell in place of Jonas Valanciunas for Saturday's Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Raptors have been in dire need of a starting lineup jolt, as they trail 2-1 in the series. Powell's inclusion is a nod to going small, but it's worth noting that the Raptors' starting five this game - Kyle Lowry, Powell, DeMar DeRozan, DeMarre Carroll, and Serge Ibaka - have not played together in a five-man unit this season.

While regular center Valanciunas has been ineffective against Milwaukee's athletic front line of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thon Maker, and Khris Middleton, Carroll has also struggled on both ends.