"Murray-Boyles has appeared in 37 games, starting 13 of them, including the last nine he has played. His importance has grown alongside Toronto's need for frontcourt physicality, especially with starting center Jakob Poeltl battling injuries throughout the year. Through the first 30 games, Toronto went 17-13 (.567) but ranked just 23rd in rebounding. While the Raptors were exceeding expectations, they were consistently exposed by larger, more physical opponents."
"A large reason for this was that Poeltl, despite playing in 21 of the team's 30 games, was clearly not healthy. Poeltl last played on December 21st. Since then, Murray-Boyles has largely stepped into that interior role. In the 16 games since, Toronto has gone 10-6 (.625) and ranks 13th in the league in rebounding. Every minute Murray-Boyles plays brings a level of physicality and athleticism that no one on the roster, except Scottie Barnes, can truly provide."
Collin Murray-Boyles has emerged as a key rotational player for the Toronto Raptors, appearing in 37 games and starting 13, including the last nine. His physicality and athleticism have filled an interior role while Jakob Poeltl has battled injuries. Through his first 30 games Murray-Boyles averaged 17.7 minutes, 6.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists. In the 16 games since Poeltl's last appearance the Raptors are 10-6 and rank 13th in rebounding. Murray-Boyles has improved measurably, boosting the team's rebounding and providing defense and energy that few teammates match.
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