"The Raptors haven't had an easy time as the new year rolled in, especially with the ongoing concern over Jakob Poeltl's status. Without their only true center in the lineup, the team has had to make do with the roster resources available to them in the meantime. Looking for a boost from Sandro Mamukelashvili, a guy who's been an absolute offseason win in every sense and a real threat for the Raptors' bench, Toronto has continued to benefit from Mamu's masterful play."
"Averaging 27.9 minutes over his last five games, Mamukelashvili's stats really showcase his all-around brilliance: 18.2 points on 62.1% shooting, 46.2% from three, along with 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and nearly a steal per game ( 0.8). He's been a key part of the Raptors' 3-2 run over that five-game stretch, as they're currently riding a three-game winning streak to close out this West Coast trip."
"The reason I say Mamu has been flying under the radar, it feels like the spotlight is often on Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, and even Immanuel Quickley - especially after his recent barn burner against Golden State. Meanwhile, Mamukleashvili keeps consistently showing up as a smooth operator and a big-time bucket-getter, even though he's not the top star per se."
Sandro Mamukelashvili has become a crucial bench option for the Toronto Raptors while Jakob Poeltl is sidelined. He has averaged 27.9 minutes across five games with 18.2 points on 62.1% shooting, 46.2% from three, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and about 0.8 steals per game. Mamukelashvili contributed to a 3-2 stretch and helped fuel a three-game winning streak on a West Coast trip. He led the team with 22 points on 9-for-15 shooting and a +25 plus/minus against Portland on January 23. Mamukelashvili provides consistent scoring and floor spacing even with other rotation players returning.
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