Toronto, Ontario (My Sportsbook) - Toronto Raptors All-Star swingman Vince Carter, who was injured in Toronto's 96-87 loss to New Jersey on Sunday, is expected to miss the rest of the season. Toronto is 24-52 this season and will miss the playoffs for the first time in four years.

Carter, who scored a team-high 28 points during the defeat to the Nets, had to be carried off the court with 31 seconds left in the game by his teammates after he landed awkwardly on his ankle after taking a jump shot.

He suffered a severe sprain and is not expected to play in Toronto's final six games. X-rays of the ankle, which were taken after Sunday's game, were negative.

Carter missed 23 games earlier this season with a strained right knee. He also missed 10 contests with a left knee injury.

The 26-year-old Carter, who is playing in his fifth season for Toronto, has played in 43 games this year and is averaging 20.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists.

Starting center Antonio Davis is also expected to miss the remainder of the season. Davis, who is suffering from a groin problem as well as an injured knee, has played in 53 games this season, averaging 13.9 points and 8.2 rebounds.

The 34-year-old Davis has missed the last five contests.