Why Jakob Poeltl isn't playing tonight for Raptors vs. 76ers with injury news

The Toronto Raptors are playing the second night of a back-to-back on Saturday.

They’re taking on the Philadelphia 76ers and big center Joel Embiid.

The Raptors won’t have their usual Embiid matchup, though. Jakob Poeltl won’t be playing.

Why isn’t Jakob Poeltl playing tonight?

Jakob Poeltl is sitting out Saturday as a precaution.

He’s been dealing with a lower back injury.

The Raptors are going the injury management route on the second night of consecutive games.

Sandro Mamukelashvili should get a lot more run at center with Poeltl.

The rookie Collin Murray-Boyles should also get more court time.

The Raptors will hope to keep Poeltl healthy, as he’s a key piece of what they hope to accomplish this season.

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Why Jakob Poeltl isn’t playing tonight for Raptors vs. 76ers with injury news