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Kyle Lowry gets hurt going up for shot (Video)

By Charles Rahrig V

Feb 23, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) controls the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the third quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) controls the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the third quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry hurt himself as he went up for a shot Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Toronto Raptors are desperately trying to hold onto the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference while the Minnesota Timberwolves are in the hunt for a top spot in the NBA Draft Lottery.

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Helping lead the charge to the playoffs for Toronto is Kyle Lowry.

The Raptors and their fans got a scare Wednesday night as Lowry hurt himself going up for a shot.

Lowry crashed into Timberwolves forward Chase Budinger and landed hard on his back.

Lowry would leave the game with a back contusion. It’s unclear when he will return but hopefully it’s soon.

The playoffs are near and the Raptors can’t afford to lose their leading man.

Under Lowry, the Raptors have become a playoff team again after making it back last season. To take the next step in the playoffs, the Raptors are going to need Lowry to be healthy and on the court leading the team.

He’s a physical player that gives his all on every play of the game and is a tough point guard. Hopefully he can get back on the court soon.

[H/T: Vinnyviner]

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