Jakob Poeltl Out for Raptors with Bilateral Groin Strain
Jakob Poeltl is currently dealing with a bilateral groin strain and will not be playing for the Toronto Raptors. This injury has kept him off the court recently, as he was already out on December 18th due to the same issue. The Raptors are set to face the Brooklyn Nets at home on December 19th, but Poeltl will not be participating.
What It Means
This injury is significant for both Jakob Poeltl and the Toronto Raptors. As their starting center, Poeltl has been a key player this season, averaging 15.5 points per game and 11 rebounds per game. His absence leaves a gap in their lineup, especially since he leads in minutes played among centers on the team.
With Poeltl out, Kelly Olynyk and Bruno Fernando may see more playing time. Olynyk averages 13.2 minutes per game with 6.5 points, while Fernando plays about 8.9 minutes per game with an average of 3.6 points. The team will need these players to step up in his absence as they prepare to play against the Brooklyn Nets.
