Raptors vs. Grizzlies: Is Jakob Poeltl Back?!

The Raptors were severely undermanned versus the Memphis Grizzlies, but had a spirited effort to try and pull out a win. Unfortunately, they did not!

Ty Jerome, Cam Boozer and Zach Edey powered the Grizzlies to a 16-point routing of the Raptors, despite good efforts from Jamal Shead, Jakob Poeltl and Jamison Battle to mount a comeback.

The Raptors need to get healthy. Point. Blank. Period. There’s no ifs ands or buts about it. But could they learn something from their time without their stars? Could this kickstart a positive stretch for Shead and Poeltl, two players who have had slow starts to the season thus far? Could they find another rotation piece in Alijah Martin? These are the questions they’re asking themselves as they wait for Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Collin-Murray-Boyles and of course, Kawhi Leonard to return.

Speaking of Leonard, he arrived back on the bench for the Raptors, after being MIA for a week rehabbing his left knee. A good indicator for how close he is to returning to play.

Anyways, here is the recap, where I talk about all these things as well: