"Sandro Mamukelashvili hit a couple of threes, showcasing his ability to space the floor. He was one of the Raptors' most reliable 3-point shooters off the bench but struggled in March, going 9-34 in the first eleven games. With Poeltl out, he stepped into the starting lineup, played 32 minutes, and made three of six 3-pointers, which should boost his confidence."
"Jamal Shead recorded a career-high 15 assists while stepping into the starting point guard role with Quickley out. He played 29 minutes and, despite not shooting well, impressed with his playmaking ability. He hit a 3-pointer for the first time since earlier this month, although he only made two of his six field-goal attempts."
The Raptors defeated the Jazz 143-127, benefiting from the Jazz's lack of defense and missing key players. Ace Bailey scored 37 points, but the Raptors' success was aided by the absence of Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, and Jakob Poeltl. This game allowed reserves like Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jamal Shead to gain valuable playing time and confidence. Mamukelashvili improved his shooting, while Shead recorded a career-high in assists despite struggling with his shooting percentage. The win is crucial as the Raptors navigate a competitive playoff race.
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