Point guard T.J. Ford practiced with the Raptors for the first time since his horrific collision with Al Horford in a game against Atlanta on Dec. 11.

He looked energetic and excited on the floor with his teammates, but Toronto Head Coach Sam Mitchell said Ford looked "rusty".

As it currently stands, Ford could return to the team on Friday against the Miami Heat.

"No, it's not (far-fetched)," said Ford of playing Friday. "There's a good possibility."