The Toronto Raptors have placed forward Steve Novak on the inactive list Friday against the Atlanta Hawks while he rests a back injury. There might have been some concern over his hand injury but according to head coach Dwane Casey his thumb is healing just fine
Steve Novak and Aaron Gray are inactive for the Raps. Novak resting a back injury. Acy active, Casey likes matchup for him if needed
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) November 1, 2013
Casey says Novak's thumb is coming along but he's been battling a tight back. Main thing is to get him healthy, says Casey
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) November 1, 2013