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March 28, 2026
Efficient double-double in win
Poeltl closed with 18 points (9-11 FG), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 119-106 win over the Pelicans.
Analysis
Poeltl missed only two shots from the field in this win over the Pelicans. The veteran big man seems to have left his back issues in the rearview mirror and has missed just three games since the All-Star break. He's averaging 12.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.1 blocks per game in 14 games in that span.
March 26, 2026
Available to return
Poeltl (face) is available to return to Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Kayla Grey of TSN reports.
Analysis
Poeltl took an elbow to the face and had to receive five stitches above his right eye. After receiving the stitches, he's been cleared to return. That means Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles will return to their typical reserve roles.
March 26, 2026
Heads to locker room
Poeltl went back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Clippers after being hit in the face, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Poeltl looked to have taken an elbow to the face, and he exited the contest bloody. For now, the 30-year-old center can be considered questionable to return. While he's sidelined, look for Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles to handle most of the center duties.
March 26, 2026
Cleared to face Clippers
Poeltl (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Poeltl will return from a one-game absence due to a lingering back injury. Since returning from a prolonged absence Feb. 11 due to the back issue, Poeltl has appeared in 14 games, averaging 11.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 blocks across 26.1 minutes.
March 24, 2026
Game-time decision for Wednesday
Poeltl (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis
Poeltl sat out Monday's matchup with Utah due to lower-back injury management, and he remains listed on the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's tilt. The veteran center hasn't missed two straight games since returning from a back sprain in mid-February, but he'll likely still need to prove his health before gaining clearance to take the court in Los Angeles.
March 23, 2026
Sitting out Monday
Poeltl (back) is out for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis
Monday is the second half of Toronto's back-to-back set, and Poeltl is getting the night off for lower-back injury management. With Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) questionable to play, the Raptors could need Sandro Mamukelashvili to play a featured role at center.