JAKOB POELTL NEWS

Efficient performance vs. Cleveland Poeltl finished Thursday's 126-113 win over the Cavaliers with 20 points (7-10 FG, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals over 20 minutes.

Impact It was an efficient night from the field and the charity stripe for Poeltl, who finished with the third-most points on the Raptors behind Scottie Barnes (28) and Immanuel Quickley (25). Through four games in November, Poeltl has averaged 13.0 points on 74.1 percent shooting, 9.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks over 26.1 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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Double-double in return Poeltl posted 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Toronto's 119-109 win over Brooklyn on Tuesday.

Impact Poeltl was cleared to play Tuesday after he sat out of the Raptors' second game of a back-to-back set Saturday against the 76ers while tending to a back issue. The injury didn't appear to bother him against Brooklyn, as he played a season-high 30 minutes while logging a second-straight double-double. Poeltl has averaged 10.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 blocks over 24.9 minutes across three games in November.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report for Tuesday Poeltl (back) isn't listed on the Raptors' injury report for Tuesday's game against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact After missing Saturday's loss to the 76ers -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to a back issue, Poeltl will return to action against Brooklyn. Over six regular-season appearances so far this season, the big man has averaged 7.7 points and 6.7 rebounds in 22.8 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 10 • TORONTOSUN.COM

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NOVEMBER 10 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

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NOVEMBER 10 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 8 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

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NOVEMBER 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't play Saturday Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Impact Poeltl will be sidelined due to a back issue. It will be the fourth game he's missed this season. The team will likely turn to Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Improved performance Friday Poeltl ended Friday's 109-97 win over the Hawks with 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 25 minutes.

Impact Poeltl produced arguably his best performance of the season, recording his first double-double. In his second game since returning from an ongoing back concern, Poeltl's playing time also increased to 25 minutes, an encouraging sign for anyone who has held him through the early-season struggles. While things are trending in the right direction, it should be noted that the Raptors were on the first game of a back-to-back, meaning there is a chance Poeltl misses Saturday's game against the 76ers.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Near double-double in return Poeltl logged eight points (4-6 FG) and nine rebounds over 20 minutes during the Raptors' 128-100 win over the Bucks on Tuesday.

Impact Poeltl recovered enough from a lingering back injury to be cleared to return from a three-game absence Tuesday. He operated on a minutes restriction and saw less playing time than Sandro Mamukelashvili (23 minutes), but Poeltl still led the Raptors with nine rebounds while falling just short of his first double-double of the season. The Raptors embark on a five-game road trip starting Friday against the Hawks, so Poeltl will have additional time to rest and could see his playing time increase accordingly.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Available Tuesday Poeltl (back) will play on an unspecific minutes restriction in Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Poeltl will return from a three-game absence due to a back issue, though the team will monitor his playing time. Collin Murray-Boyles will likely see a dip in minutes with Poeltl returning. Over four regular-season appearances, the big man has averaged 6.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 23.0 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto plays Milwaukee in conference showdown

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NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Questionable after full practice Poeltl (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact After participating in Monday's practice, Poeltl is trending in the right direction for Tuesday. The big man is trying to end a three-game absence with a back issue. If Poeltl returns to the lineup, rookie first-rounder Collin Murray-Boyles would likely revert back to the bench and lose some streaming upside.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Sunday Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Impact Poeltl will miss his third consecutive game as he manages a back issue. The big man's next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Bucks. Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvili are candidates to see increased minutes against Memphis with Poeltl sidelined.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed out for Friday Poeltl (back) will not play Friday against Cleveland, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Poeltl won't travel with the team and will stay behind to rehab his back injury. His next chance to play comes Nov. 2 against the Grizzlies. Collin Murray-Boyles drew the start Wednesday against the Rockets and put up 13 points (5-8 FG), one rebound, two assists and three three-pointers.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto faces Cleveland, aims to stop 4-game slide

Toronto enters the matchup against Cleveland as losers of four in a row

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Kevin Durant scores 31 as Rockets thump struggling Raptors 139-121 for 2nd straight win

Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Jabari Smith Jr. added a season-high 25 and the Houston Rockets thumped the struggling Toronto Raptors 139-121

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Jakob Poeltl out with lower back stiffness as Raptors host Rockets TORONTO - Toronto centre Jakob Poeltl will miss the Raptors' game tonight against the visiting Houston Rockets with lower back stiffness.

OCTOBER 29 • THESTAR.COM