Raptors' Murray-Boyles Exits Game with Back Injury

Toronto reserve forward leaves Friday's matchup against Pelicans due to back spasms.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:25am

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Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles was forced to exit Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans due to a back injury. The team announced that Murray-Boyles is done for the night with back spasms after playing 12 minutes off the bench and recording 9 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 block.

Why it matters

Murray-Boyles is an important reserve player for the Raptors, averaging 7.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game in 22.2 minutes of action. If he misses extended time, it would be a significant loss for a Toronto team currently sitting fifth in the Eastern Conference standings.

The details

The exact timing of Murray-Boyles' injury is unclear, but he was unable to return to the game after suffering the back spasms. He had provided a solid contribution off the bench before exiting, scoring 9 points and grabbing 2 rebounds in 12 minutes of play.

  • Murray-Boyles was injured during Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 28, 2026.

The players

Collin Murray-Boyles

A reserve forward for the Toronto Raptors who is averaging 7.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game this season.

Toronto Raptors

An NBA team currently sitting fifth in the Eastern Conference standings with a 40-32 record prior to Friday's game.

New Orleans Pelicans

The Raptors' opponent on Friday, March 28, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Collin Murray-Boyles is done for the night, the Raptors say. Back spasms.”

— Josh Lewenberg, Reporter

What’s next

The Raptors will provide further updates on the severity of Murray-Boyles' back injury and his timeline for return in the coming days.

The takeaway

This injury to a key reserve player is a concern for the Raptors as they look to solidify their playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. The team will need to find ways to compensate for Murray-Boyles' absence if he is forced to miss extended time.