Poeltl (hip) will not play Friday against the Thunder, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Poeltl will miss his second game in a row Friday, and it's not a great sign that he's getting ruled out a day in advance. The Raptors traded away Kelly Olynyk, so they could rely heavily on Chris Boucher and Orlando Robinson in the meantime. Poeltl's next chance to play comes Sunday against Houston.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Won't play Wednesday
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Poeltl (hip) will not play Wednesday against the Grizzlies, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Poeltl suffered a right hip pointer during Tuesday's game versus the Knicks and was unable to return. He finished with five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 15 minutes. Chris Boucher is iffy due to an illness, so the Raptors may need to rely heavily on Kelly Olynyk which puts him on the streaming radar.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Won't return Tuesday
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Poeltl is out for the remainder of Tuesday's game versus the Knicks due to a right hip pointer, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports. He will finish the contest with five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 15 minutes.
Poeltl was able to play the first half of Tuesday's contest before leaving early due to a right hip injury. Kelly Olynyk has started the second half in his place. Poeltl's status for Wednesday's matchup with Memphis is uncertain.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Double-double vs. Clippers
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Poeltl posted 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block in 31 minutes during Sunday's 115-108 win over the Clippers.
Poeltl finished Sunday's matinee as the game's leading rebounder en route to his 19th double-double of the season. Poeltl is enjoying a career year in Toronto, and since the beginning of January, he has averaged 13.0 points (on 64.9 percent shooting), 9.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 steals over 30.1 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Stuffs stat sheet in win
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Poeltl logged 12 points (6-11 FG), eight boards, six assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 106-82 win over the Wizards.
The big man made his presence known all over the court, matching his second-highest assist total of the season despite his court time getting cut short due to the victory's blowout nature. So long as Kelly Olynyk (calf) remains sidelined, Poeltl will continue seeing a larger share of the center minutes going forward. His next outing comes Friday against the Bulls. He managed just six points and five rebounds in their last meeting.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Produces 21 points
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Poeltl posted 21 points (10-14 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 32 minutes during Monday's 113-104 win over New Orleans.
Poeltl was able to shake off a questionable tag due to a back injury, finishing with his ninth game of the season with at least 20 points in the process. He's had a phenomenal season as Toronto's starting center, as he's on pace to return fourth-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 14.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.3 blocks.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Playing Monday against New Orleans
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Poeltl (back) is available for Monday's game against the Pelicans, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Poeltl was considered questionable for Monday's game due to back stiffness, but the veteran big man will play through the issue. The 2016 first-round pick has averaged 12.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks over 29.5 minutes across his last 10 outings.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Working through back stiffness
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Poeltl (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game agianst the Pelicans, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Poeltl is dealing with back stiffness, which puts his status for Monday's game in jeopardy. Chris Boucher and Orlando Robinson would see increased playing time if either or both of Poeltl and Kelly Olynyk (calf) are unable to play. Since and including Jan. 1, Poeltl has averaged 13.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks over 29.9 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Stuffs stat sheet in win
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Poeltl put up 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks in 28 minutes during Thursday's 122-119 win over the Hawks.
Despite seeing somewhat limited action while splitting minutes with Kelly Olynyk and Chris Boucher, the big man made the most of his time on court as a force to be reckoned with down low all night. He contributed in every aspect of the game, even dishing his third-highest assist mark of the season and matching his second-highest steals total while he was at it. He could see more run in upcoming games since Olynyk was injured and is now day-to-day. Either way, his efficient scoring and tenacious rebounding continue to make him a valuable fantasy option going forward.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Fouls out in 19 minutes
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Poeltl produced eight points (4-6 FG), three rebounds and one block in 19 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 109-93 win over the Magic.
Poeltl has picked up 11 fouls over his last two outings, limiting him to 20.5 minutes per contest. Fantasy managers can view this as a bump in the road in a solid season for Toronto's center. In 10 January outings, Poeltl has averaged 13.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.1 steals.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Perfect shooting night in win
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Poeltl recorded 16 points (8-8 FG), 11 boards, two assists and a block in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 110-97 win over the Celtics.
Poeltl put together his 16th double-double of the season Wednesday, and he's now got two in as many games. Efficient shooting is nothing new for the big man, who is shooting 61.3 percent, but Wednesday's game marked the first time this season he's gone perfect from the field. Although backup center Chris Boucher has been making waves of late, Poeltl's still got the starting spot locked up and is liable to record a double-double on any given night.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Double-double against Dubs
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Poeltl ended with 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block across 35 minutes during Monday's 104-101 win over the Warriors.
it was Poeltl's 15th double-double of the season but his first since Dec. 9, ending an eight-game stretch in which he'd delivered either 10-plus points or boards, but not both at the same time. Since returning from a four-game absence in late December due to a groin strain, the veteran center is averaging 12.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks while shooting 66.3 percent from the floor.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Grabs 12 rebounds Saturday
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Poeltl notched eight points (4-10 FG, 0-4 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 34 minutes during Saturday's 123-114 loss to the Pistons.
Poeltl didn't have a good shooting performance, particularly for his standards, but the big man made his presence felt in other areas, mainly as a defender with his double-digit boards and three steals. The big man is on a streak of eight games with double-digit points or rebounds, and that consistency suggests he'll continue to perform on both ends of the court every time he steps on the hardwood.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Another strong performance
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Poeltl registered 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-4 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and three steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 132-126 loss to the Cavaliers.
Even with Toronto's preferred starting five completely healthy for the first time this season, Poeltl continues to rack up stats. He tied his season high with three swipes Thursday and dished out his most assists since Dec. 7, when he posted a season-high seven dimes. Over his last seven appearances, the veteran center has averaged 13.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocks while shooting 72.9 percent from the field.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Extremely efficient in loss
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Poeltl recorded 25 points (11-12 FG, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Friday's 106-97 loss to the Magic.
The Raptors came up short and suffered a nine-point loss Friday, but Poeltl made his presence felt on both ends of the court by posting a loaded stat line. The efficiency in scoring certainly stood out, as Poeltl missed just one of his 12 shots from the floor. This was Poeltl's fourth straight game with double-digit points and/or rebounds. He's averaging 14.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.3 blocks per game over his last 10 appearances.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Strong showing on glass
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Poeltl closed Tuesday's 125-71 loss to the Celtics with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 30 minutes.
While the Raptors' offense collapsed in the rout, Poeltl at least enjoyed some success on the glass and at the defensive end. The veteran center has produced four blocks and four steals in two contests since returning from a four-game absence due to a groin strain, but he's still looking for his first double-double since Dec. 9.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Fills box score in return
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Poeltl (groins) produced 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three blocks, two steals and one assist across 27 minutes during Sunday's 136-107 loss to the Hawks.
Making his return to the lineup following a four-game absence due to a bilateral groin strain, Poeltl supplied a full stat line in a blowout loss, and his minutes didn't appear to be heavily restricted. Poeltl has tallied at least a steal or a block in all of his last eight appearances, a span in which he's averaging 15.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.3 blocks while shooting 62 percent from the floor. The 29-year-old big man has a tough matchup coming up Tuesday against the defending-champion Celtics, who rank eighth in the league in opponent points per game (110.1).
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Will play Sunday
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Poeltl (groin) is available for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Poeltl has missed four straight games due to a bilateral groin strain but will return to action Sunday and presumably start at center. In his first 25 appearances this season, the veteran has averaged 15.9 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.1 steals in 32.5 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Iffy for Sunday
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Poeltl (groin) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and is deemed questionable for Sunday's game versus the Hawks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Poeltl is in danger of missing his fifth straight contest Sunday due to a bilateral groin strain. If the 29-year-old big man is ruled out yet again, Kelly Olynyk will likely draw another start. However, Poeltl's participation in practice is a good sign of his availability against Atlanta.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Ruled out for Thursday
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Poeltl (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Memphis
Poeltl will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a bilateral groin strain. His next opportunity to take the court comes Sunday versus Atlanta, but Toronto could opt to exercise caution with the big man. Kelly Olynyk and Jonathan Mogbo have been absorbing most of the minutes at center thus far during Poeltl's absence.