The Toronto Raptors provided an update on Kyle Lowry's injury status ahead of their upcoming second-round series against the Boston Celtics. According to the team's report, the former Villanova Wildcat has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain.

Lowry sustained the injury during the first quarter of Sunday's series-clinching victory over the Brooklyn Nets. He tried to push through the pain after turning his ankle, but he ultimately decided to sub himself out before making his way to the locker room. The 34-year-old guard underwent an MRI exam inside the bubble shortly after the incident, and his status is expected to be updated “when appropriate.”

It would be a tough blow for the Raptors if Lowry is limited in the second round, as he is often the force that drives the team. In his 58 regular-season outings, he racked up averages of 19.4 points, a team-high 7.5 assists and 5.0 rebounds. In Toronto's first-round series against the Nets, however, his offensive production took a bit of a dip (12.5 points, 4.8 assists and 7.0 rebounds in 29.9 minutes). Notably, his teammates have picked up the slack in a big way, including Norman Powell, Serge Ibaka, Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet.

For now, Lowry is being listed as questionable for Game 1 against the Celtics. If he is ruled out, VanVleet will likely see an increased workload. Siakam, Powell and Terence Davis would see upticks in their usage rates as well.

Raptors head coach Nick Nurse would love Lowry to be available, but he knows his team must be ready to play without the veteran:

“You certainly want your best players out there, without question,” Nurse said after dispatching the Nets, via ESPN. “But sometimes you don't have much choice. That's something we've become accustomed to in this league. You have to go out there with who is healthy and who is available. You have to think there's a good chance you can figure out a way to win. That's what we'll do either way.”

Toronto's series against the Boston Celtics begins on Thursday.