The Toronto Raptors are holding centre Jakob Poeltl out of the lineup tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers for injury management, per TSN’s Josh Lewenberg.
Lewenberg says it’s likely precautionary as Poeltl, who recently dealt with a lower-back injury, played 25 minutes in last night’s 109-97 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Raptors are holding Jakob Poeltl out tonight in Philly for (lower back) injury management. Likely just precautionary on the second night of a back to back.
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) November 8, 2025
The 30-year-old missed three games against the Houston Rockets, Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies before returning on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks on a minutes restriction. He played 20 minutes with eight points and nine rebounds in a 128-100 victory.
Poeltl, who is in his sixth season as a Raptor, is averaging 7.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists.
He signed a four-year, $104 million contract extension on July 7 that will take him through the 2029-30 season.