"Poeltl has been nursing a back injury throughout this entire season, and Toronto is approaching his recover cautiously by having him sit out on the second leg of a back-to-back. Poeltl has already missed three games this season as a result of this back injury, so the cautionary approach seems to be the best option. Poeltl also mentioned that he felt some irritation in his back after his return as well."
"Poeltl's defense and size would have been useful against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, but Toronto has experience playing small-ball lineups with Collin Murray-Boyles and Scottie Barnes in the front court. Embiid is on a minutes restriction so Poeltl's absence won't be as dire as it would be under normal circumstances against him, but Murray-Boyles and Barnes will still have their hands full with the former MVP."
Jakob Poeltl has been ruled out of tonight's game for back injury management, sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back to protect his recovery. He missed three games earlier this season and reported some irritation after returning. He is averaging 7.7 points and 6.7 rebounds this year. His defense and size would have helped against Joel Embiid, but Toronto can employ small-ball lineups featuring Collin Murray-Boyles and Scottie Barnes, and Embiid is on a minutes restriction. Poeltl is expected to return November 11 against the Brooklyn Nets after two days of rest. TABLE Fare + Social is a food hall in Toronto offering weekday service, events, and a private terrace near the arena.
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