The recent injuries for the Toronto Raptors have fans wondering “what’s in the City of Toronto’s water?” After last nights injury to Forward Jorge Garbajosa, the Raptors management have to be wondering as well. The total man games lost this month is 15 (Anthony Parker-7, Andrea Bargnani-4, Jose Calderon-3, Juan Dixon-1). There is no set timetable for Bargnani’s return, and the most recent reports have Garbajosa out until next September. Fortunately for the Raptors their lead in the Atlantic is at 6 games and with both the Nets and Knicks unable to put together winning streaks, the Raps seem to have a playoff spot locked down.

The Raptors need their bench to step up with Garbo and El Mago out for an extended period of time. Combined the rookies average 53.3 minutes per game and their presence will be missed. Look for Joey Graham, Kris Humphries, Juan Dixon and Mo Peterson to have their minutes increased.

Eight of the Raptors last twelve games are against playoff bound teams, which included two games against defending champs Miami and two against the East’s best Detroit Pistons.

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