Jakob Poeltl Sits Out Raptors vs. 76ers Due to Injury Management
The Toronto Raptors are facing the Philadelphia 76ers on the second night of a back-to-back schedule. Their usual center matchup against Joel Embiid will be different tonight as Jakob Poeltl will not be playing.
Injury News
Jakob Poeltl is sidelined as a precaution due to a lower back injury. The Raptors are prioritizing injury management for him on consecutive game nights.
Raptors are holding Jakob Poeltl out tonight in Philly for (lower back) injury management. Likely just precautionary on the second night of a back to back.
Team Adjustments
- Sandro Mamukelashvili is expected to receive increased playing time at center in Poeltl’s absence.
- Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles will also likely see more minutes on the court.
Additional Context
This decision fits the Raptors’ strategy to carefully manage player health during demanding parts of the season.
Author's Summary
Jakob Poeltl will miss the Raptors’ game against the 76ers due to precautionary lower back injury management, leading to increased roles for other players.