Valanciunas (ankle) had nine points (4-4 FG, 1-2 FT) and one assist across 18 minutes during the Raptors’ 116-78 loss to the Cavaliers in Wednesday’s Game 5.

Valanciunas made his return to the lineup after sitting out the last eight games due to an ankle injury, and the big man was fairly effective during his limited minutes. It’s unclear how much time he will be able to stay on the floor given his health and the Cavaliers’ proclivity to play small-ball, but Valanciunas’ mere presence is likely a welcome sight for Toronto even if he is once again limited to less than 20 minutes off the bench behind Bismack Biyombo in Game 6.