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Mamukelashvili continued his strong play, attacking defenses in a variety of ways. the big man sagged into drop coverage, both by attacking downhill (6-of-9 in the paint) or letting it fly from distance.
There’s no telling when Jakob Poeltl will return to the lineup, as there’s been limited public information since the Austrian big man saw a back specialist in Toronto on Thursday, february 8th. And even though rookie Collin Murray-Boyles was upgraded to questionable pre-game on Friday, February 16th, he was ruled out due to his thumb sprain/contusion. So while the center rotation remains razor thin, performances like the ones mamukelashvili has stacked together are that much more valuable.
And certainly the kind that ought to get him paid handsomely this summer should he (when he) explores free agency.
March Madness may be inching closer by the day, but for two former Kansas Jayhawks, they’re likely far more focused on February and the impending trade deadline. There’s no guarantee either Gradey Dick or Ochai Agbaji get moved, but their names have been routinely tossed into pretend trade packages for weeks now, and for good reason.
Neither has been able to escape the Raptors’ logjam of young wings, nor find much consistency. which is why the duo combining for 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting and plus-13 was definitely a step in the right direction.
The two youngsters provided major relief minutes for a still short-handed Raptors team, injecting plenty of energy on both ends – Dick more on offense with timely zone-busting triples, and Agbaji on defense as he helped hold Sharpe to eight points in the second half on 4-of-10 shooting – and even connecting on a sweet Jayhawk-to-Jayhawk lob in transition.
The NBA announced on Friday, January 26th, that the Raptors-Orlando Magic game on jan. 30 had been flexed into the national TV spot that night, set to be broadcast on ESPN in the united States.for those curious,the Eastern Conference matchup bumped the Memphis Grizzlies’ visit to the New Orleans Pelicans out of the spotlight.
yet another example of how fast momentum shifts in the NBA.
On one hand, it’s an indictment on the teams no longer set to star in primetime, considering Ja Morant versus Zion Williamson would’ve been appointment viewing a few seasons ago.
Conversely, it’s further proof of the Raptors swift turnaround. Now just two victories shy of their 30-win mark from a season ago, with over three months remaining in the regular season. As of February 17, 2024, the Raptors have a record of 26-
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