Raptors’ Fred VanVleet exits Game 4 with left hip strain, will not return

Fred VanVleet exits Game 4 with a left hip strain.

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet left the team’s Game 4 matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers after suffering a left hip strain. VanVleet was assessed at halftime and later ruled out for the game.

Scottie Barnes, who is dealing with his own ankle injury, replaced VanVleet in the lineup.

VanVleet showed signs of slowing due to the injury throughout the second quarter, then finally headed to the locker room with 4:57 left, ripping his jersey in frustration in the must-win game for Toronto.

The 28-year-old All-Star had five points and three assists in 14 minutes of action.