Kyle Lowry facing more time out of the Raptors lineup after re-injuring back

Kyle Lowry's return to the Raptors' lineup was short-lived and it appears he's headed for another stint on the sidelines.

Lowry started Toronto's 108-104 loss to Detroit on Tuesday but played just over 10 minutes after re-injuring his back and left in the second quarter. had missed the two previous games due to back spasms.

"I twisted the wrong way and it gave out,'' Lowry said after game. ''It's probably the same injury, so I'm going to have to take my time and get it right.''

The Raptors would be wise to rest their star point guard and odds are that's what their going to do. There's almost no chance he suits up in Toronto's game Wednesday against Chicago and it would be surprising to see him back for at least a couple weeks. Greivis Vasquez will step in for Lowry in the starting lineup.

"I would rather for him to get totally healthy before he comes back so he is totally ready down the stretch run," said head coach Dwane Casey.

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