"Cleveland operates a pick-and-roll heavy offense, and they hit their roll man more than any other team in the league during the regular season."
"Poeltl has historically been a strong positional defender, consistently knowing where to be and when to rotate."
"The Cavaliers were not elite on the glass, finishing 11th, but they have a clear size advantage."
"As Toronto's only true center, Poeltl will be responsible for battling both bigs on nearly every possession."
Jakob Poeltl will face a tough challenge against the Cleveland Cavaliers' big men, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, both of whom are All-Stars and strong defenders. Poeltl's effectiveness has been impacted by injuries, particularly in the pick-and-roll defense, where he has struggled to keep up. The Raptors also need to improve their rebounding, as they ranked 24th in the league, while the Cavaliers have a size advantage. Poeltl's performance will be crucial for Toronto's success in the series.
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