Raptors' Nurse, 5 assistants will miss game vs. Rockets due to protocols

Six members of the Toronto Raptors' coaching staff, including head coach Nick Nurse, will not be on the bench for Friday's home game against the Houston Rockets due to health and safety protocols, the Raptors announced.

Nurse and his staff "will continue to work remotely," the team said in a statement.

Forward Pascal Siakam will also miss Friday's contest due to the league's health and safety protocols.

Toronto last played Wednesday night in Miami and is set to begin a three-game homestand in Tampa against the Rockets.