Poeltl chipped in eight points (4-6 FG), eight rebounds, two assists and one block over 29 minutes during Monday's 106-96 win over Miami.
Poeltl scored no more than 10 points for the fourth straight game, another in a string of underwhelming performances. Ongoing back issues continue to plague the veteran big man, limiting him to just 20 games thus far. His per-game production has also suffered as a result of the injury, averaging 10.1 points, 8.0 rebounds and 0.6 blocks in 26.2 minutes per contest. At this point, managers simply have to sit tight and hope that he can turn things around.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Drops 11 points in win
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Mamukelashvili registered 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and two steals in 19 minutes during Monday's 106-96 victory over the Heat.
Mamukelashvili scored double digits for the third time in the past five games, continuing what has been a strong start to the season. Although his role remains permanently affixed to the second unit, Mamukelashvili has been able to deliver serviceable production, averaging 9.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 combined steals and blocks in just 19.5 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Two-way special Monday
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Barnes produced 17 points (8-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists, three blocks and two steals over 32 minutes during Monday's 106-96 victory over Miami.
Barnes continues to thrive on both ends of the floor, helping the Raptors to a much-needed victory. He ended with his 13th double-double of the season, while also adding at least four combined steals and blocks for the seventh time. Through 27 appearances, Barnes is averaging 19.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.6 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers in 33.8 minutes per contest, good enough for first-round value in nine-category leagues.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Goes for 28 points Monday
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Ingram had 28 points (9-19 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists and a block across 38 minutes in Monday's 106-96 win over the Heat.
Ingram couldn't reach the 30-point mark for a third straight game, but the star forward posted a well-rounded line as the Raptors earned the win Monday. Ingram has been one of Toronto's most consistent players this season. He should remain a valuable fantasy commodity due both to his well-rounded production and elevated usage. Factoring in Monday's production, Ingram has scored at least 20 points in five of his previous six outings.
Shead is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Heat.
Shead should see regular minutes off the bench in this game, but he'll move to the second unit due to Immanuel Quickley (illness) returning to the starting lineup. Shead is averaging 5.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game when coming off the bench this season.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Cleared to play Monday
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Battle (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Heat, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
As expected, Battle will shed his probable tag and return from a two-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. Over his last five appearances (one start), the 24-year-old forward has averaged 4.4 points and 2.0 rebounds in 11.4 minutes per tilt.
Barrett (knee) will begin "return-to-play activities" this week, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports Monday.
Barrett has already been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat, but a return is on the horizon. A return Thursday against the Bucks hasn't been ruled out, though it does seem unlikely at this point with Barrett just starting to ramp back up.
Raptors' Immanuel Quickley: Not listed on injury report
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Quickley (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's matchup with Miami.
Quickley will be back in action Monday following a one-game absence, which will likely shift Jamal Shead back to the second unit and lead to a minutes reduction for Ja'Kobe Walter. Quickley is averaging 16.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 2.5 triples and 1.2 steals per game this season.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Tabbed probable
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Battle (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against the Heat, Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports reports.
Battle is on track to return from a two-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. The second-year wing has appeared in 17 games this season, averaging 3.9 points and 1.4 rebounds across 8.1 minutes.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Won't return Monday
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Barrett (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Barrett has not played since Nov. 23 due to a sprained right knee. He received a PRP injection for his knee in early December, but he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to return. Barrett's next chance to play is Thursday against the Bucks.
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Raptors' Chucky Hepburn: Double-doubles in G League
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Hepburn produced 17 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 15 assists, two rebounds and three steals in 35 minutes of Wednesday's 115-108 G League win over the Delaware Blue Coats.
Hepburn is nearly averaging a double-double across 11 appearances with 12.8 points, 9.2 assists and 1.9 rebounds a game. He's also been sound defensively with 2.4 steals per contest.
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Raptors' Jonathan Mogbo: Assigned to G League
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Toronto assigned Mogbo to the G League's Raptors 905 on Wednesday.
With Mogbo unable to break through Toronto's rotation, most of his live reps will continue to come with the 905 for the time being. He posted 20 points (8-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, three blocks and two steals in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 115-108 win over the G League's Delaware Blue Coats.
Raptors' Collin Murray-Boyles: All-around contributions in loss
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Murray-Boyles posted six points (3-6 FG, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 117-101 loss to the Knicks.
Murray-Boyles played just six minutes Sunday but was able to lead all bench players with 22 minutes Tuesday. His role has been up-and-down to say the least this season, including a few spot starts and some games playing less than 10 minutes. However, the rookie will likely still be featured in Toronto's rotation moving forward.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Near double-double in loss
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Poeltl posted 10 points (5-7 FG), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 117-101 loss to New York.
Poeltl has been a steady presence in the interior, averaging 11.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks in his last 14 games. He figures to continue holding down his role as the team's starting center, shooting a whopping 71.7 percent from the field.
Hepburn registered zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and two assists over eight minutes during Tuesday's 117-101 loss to New York.
Hepburn saw a handful of extra playing time, logging a career-high eight minutes. Sadly, that's where the positives end, as Hepburn offered basically nothing in terms of tangible production. There is almost no chance he carves out a consistent role for himself, at least not for the foreseeable future. At this point, his only value might be in dynasty leagues.
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