"And in Mamu's first game of 2026, he came up huge for Toronto (as they defeated Atlanta in a final score of 134-117) , serving as arguably his magnum opus up to this point in his Raptors tenure. Against the Hawks on January 3, Mamu would deliver a very impressive stat line: notching 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting, 12 rebounds, eight assists, and three blocks, in just over 31 minutes of action."
"Those 12 boards would serve as Mamu's new season high. Likewise, the three blocks also became a new season high, and arguably the most striking feat of the bunch was his career-high eight assists. Mamukelashvili led the entire Raptors squad in rebounding on January 3, marking his third time doing so in the 2025-26 campaign, and also stood out with the game-high plus/minus of +27."
"Considering Mamu's previous outing for Toronto in the New Year's Eve crushing 103-106 defeat to Denver, he struggled significantly, going 0-for-5 from the field and failing to provide the Raptors with the extra boost they desperately needed. But this performance completely turned that tough night at the office on its head and served as motivation for Mamu to prove his worth as the new year gets underway."
Sandro Mamukelashvili emerged as a smart, under-the-radar signing who proved consistent off the bench for the Toronto Raptors. He averages 21.2 minutes per game and has become the team's most reliable reserve contributor. On January 3, 2026, he recorded 13 points (5-for-10), 12 rebounds, eight assists, and three blocks in just over 31 minutes, achieving new season highs in rebounds and blocks and a career-high in assists. He led the Raptors in rebounding for the third time in 2025-26 and posted a team-high plus/minus of +27. A poor New Year's Eve outing against Denver (0-for-5) motivated his bounce-back, and he addressed his self-expectations in the post-game presser.
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