Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Won't start vs. New York
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Mamukelashvili won't start Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
With Collin Murray-Boyles back in action following a four-game absence due to a thumb injury, Mamukelashvili will slide to the second unit. The fifth-year big man has averaged 11.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 23.9 minutes per game in eight outings off the bench so far this month.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Goes for 22 points in win
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Mamukelashvili logged 22 points (9-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Friday's 110-98 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Mamukelashvili continues to play the best basketball of his career, pouring in 22 points and reaching the 20-point mark for the third time in his past four games. With both Jakob Poeltl (back) and Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) sidelined, it has been Mamukelashvili who has picked up the slack. In four appearances over the past week, he has averaged 19.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 3.0 three-pointers in 29.3 minutes per game, good enough for top-30 value in standard leagues.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Shines in first unit Wednesday
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Mamukelashvili contributed 22 points (8-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and four assists in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 122-109 victory over the Kings.
With the Raptors missing both Jakob Poeltl (back) and Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb), Mamukelashvili helped fill the void as the top center with a near double-double. Mamukelashvili has averaged 16.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.6 three-pointers in 30.0 minutes per contest through nine games as a starter this season, so he remains worth holding in fantasy leagues until either Poeltl or Murray-Boyles returns to action.
Mamukelashvili will start Wednesday versus the Kings.
Mamukelashvili will replace Gradey Dick in the first unit for Wednesday's game. Across eight starts this season, Mamukelashvili has posted averages of 15.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.5 triples and 1.0 steals per game.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Double-doubles in rout
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Mamukelashvili produced 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-4 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 145-127 win over the Warriors.
It was the third double-double of the season for Mamukelashvili, who should continue to play an expanded role as long as Jakob Poeltl (back) is out. Mamukelashvili has averaged 11.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 23.9 minutes per contest over nine games this month, shooting 55.3 percent from the field.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Steps in with 20-point effort
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Mamukelashvili finished with 20 points (8-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes during Sunday's 110-93 loss to the Lakers.
Mamukelashvili took over for Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) after he injured his thumb in the third quarter. Mamukelashvili actually produced most of his total in the first quarter, as the Raptors employed a unique setup with both big men on the floor at the same time. They maintained a lead for the entire first quarter with this scheme. Eventually, Mamukelashvili and Murray-Boyles will give way to Jakob Poeltl (back) when he returns, but the fifth-year pro may see a start in his near future if Murray-Boyles' injury requires an absence.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Available Friday
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Mamukelashvili (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Mamukelashvili sat out Wednesday's win over the Pacers due to an illness but has been cleared to return Friday. He's appeared in 20 games (seven starts) since the start of December, averaging 10.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 23.8 minutes per contest during that span. With Jakob Poeltl (back) still sidelined, Mamukelashvili should see a healthy workload whether he starts or comes off the bench.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Likely to play Friday
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Mamukelashvili (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against the Clippers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Mamukelashvili sat out Wednesday's win over the Pacers due to the ailment but appears to be feeling better and is on pace to suit up Friday. With Jakob Poeltl (back) sidelined, Mamukelashvili has been a steady producer over the past 15 games, averaging 11.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.6 stocks in 24.4 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Questionable for Friday
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Mamukelashvili is questionable due to an illness for Friday's game against the Clippers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Mamukelashvili is at risk of sitting out a second consecutive contest with the ailment. With Jakob Poeltl (back) already ruled out, rookie first-rounder Collin Murray-Boyles would likely take on the bulk of the center minutes Friday if Mamukelashvili can't suit up.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Questionable for Wednesday
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Mamukelashvili is questionable for Wednesday's game in Indiana due to an illness, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
If Mamukelashvili can't give it a go, there will be more minutes available for Jamison Battle and Jonathan Mogbo. Check back for another update on Mamukelashvili closer to Wednesday's tip.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Limited again in loss
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Mamukelashvili logged eight points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block in 21 minutes during Monday's 115-102 loss to the 76ers.
Mamukelashvili saw limited run again Monday, with the coaching staff opting to go with rookie Collin Murray-Boyles as the starter once again. Mamukelashvili has now started only once in the past seven games, despite Jakob Poeltl continuing to miss games with a back injury. Unless things turn around in a hurry, Mamukelashvili will soon trend toward being a drop in standard leagues.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Back to bench Sunday
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Mamukelashvili is not in the Raptors' starting lineup against the 76ers on Sunday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Mamukelashvili made his eighth start of the season during the Raptors' 125-117 loss to the Celtics on Friday, when he finished with 15 points (7-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 25 minutes. However, with Scottie Barnes (knee) cleared to return from a one-game absence, Mamukelashvili will revert to a bench role Sunday while Collin Murray-Boyles starts at center.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Starting Friday
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Mamukelashvili is in the starting lineup for Friday's game in Boston, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Mamukelashvili is getting the start with Scottie Barnes (knee) unavailable, and the former will be joined in the first unit by Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Ja'Kobe Walter and Collin Murray-Boyles. Across seven starts this season, Mamukelashvili has averaged 15.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.9 dimes, 2.9 triples and 1.1 steals per game.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Notches 10 points in win
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Mamukelashvili accumulated 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 97-96 win over the Hornets.
The Raptors seem content with Collin Murray-Boyles at center for the time being, but Mamukelashvili remains heavily involved for the second unit. It's worth mentioning that Jakob Poeltl (back) is getting closer to a return, so it will be interesting to see how this center rotation shapes up.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Populates box score off bench
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Mamukelashvili had 13 points (5-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, eight assists, three blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 134-117 victory over Atlanta.
Mamukelashvili had a rough showing in his last outing Wednesday against the Nuggets, but the fifth-year center was far better during Saturday's game. He led the Raptors in both rebounds and point differential (plus-27), logged his second double-double of the season and was two assists shy from recording the first triple-double of his five-year NBA career. Even while coming off the bench while Jakob Poeltl (back) has been sidelined, Mamukelashvili has established himself as a key piece in the Raptors' rotation through the first 36 games of the regular season.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Enters starting five
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Mamukelashvili is starting Monday's game against the Magic.
Mamukelashvili will enter the starting five with both RJ Barrett (knee) and Jakob Poeltl (back) sidelined Monday. Mamukelashvili has already started five games in December and has managed to score in double digits in all five appearances.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Moves back to bench
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Mamukelashvili isn't part of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
Mamukelashvili has started back-to-back games due to the absence of Jakob Poeltl (back). While Poeltl remains out Sunday, RJ Barrett is active for the first time since early November, pushing Mamukelashvili back to the second unit while Scottie Barnes plays center. Despite his reserve status, expect Mamukelashvili to log a solid workload off the bench.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Posts first double-double of season
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Mamukelashvili finished Friday's 138-117 loss to the Wizards with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block over 33 minutes.
Mamukelashvili came out hot with 10 points in the first quarter, though he attempted just one field goal in the second half and was held scoreless over the final two quarters of the game. He did finish with a season-high 11 rebounds en route to his first double-double of the season and ninth of his five-year NBA career. Mamukelashvili has started four of the Raptors' last five games and should remain in the starting lineup for as long as Jakob Poeltl (back) is sidelined.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Well-rounded effort vs. Miami
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Mamukelashvili recorded 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Toronto's 112-91 win over Miami on Tuesday.
Mamukelashvili made his fifth start of the season (and third start in the Raptors' last four games) due to the absence of Jakob Poeltl (back). Mamukelashvili once again took advantage of his expanded role, connecting on a game-high four three pointers, logging a career high in assists and finishing with the third-best point differential on the Raptors behind Immanuel Quickley (plus-27) and Scottie Barnes (plus-21). Poeltl could be facing an extended absence due to a back strain that he aggravated against the Nets on Sunday, which would leave Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles as the top big men for the Raptors moving forward.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Back in starting five sans Poeltl
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Mamukelashvili is in the Raptors' starting lineup against the Heat on Tuesday, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Jakob Poeltl aggravated a lingering back issue during Sunday's loss to the Nets, and the veteran center has been diagnosed with a strain. That could lead to a multi-game absence, so Mamukelashvili figures to remain in Toronto's starting lineup in the short term. Across four starts this season, Mamukelashvili has averaged 16.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 3.3 threes and 1.0 steals over 32.3 minutes per game.
