The banged up Toronto Raptors will be closer to full strength tonight when they tangle with the Blazers in Portland.
Forward Vince Carter, who suffered a left shoulder strain in Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers and missed the ensuing Saturday game in Seattle, has been upgraded to probable for tonight.

The Raptors also expect forward Jerome Williams to play despite missing Monday?s practice due to tendinitis in his right knee.

After having three days off on the coast, the team also expects guard Chris Childs to return from a sore ankle, Achilles heel injury.

The rest in the schedule has provided other Raptors who are dealing with minor injuries, time to recuperate.