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Nick Nurse, five other Raptors coaches to miss Rockets game due to COVID

The Toronto Raptors will be heavily understaffed for Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. 

According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, Raptors head coach Nick Nurse and five other coaches have been ruled out due to health and safety protocols. 

It's unclear who will step in to coach. 

After losing two straight games, the Raptors will look to get back on track against the Rockets. That'll be difficult to do with Nurse and several other coaches sidelined.

Toronto is fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 16-17 record.

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