{"id":591005,"date":"2026-02-08T18:33:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T18:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/591005\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T18:33:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T18:33:16","slug":"is-jakob-poeltl-finally-returning-from-back-injury-raptors-vs-pacers-injury-report-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/591005\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Jakob Poeltl finally returning from back injury? Raptors vs. Pacers injury report"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is Jakob Poeltl finally returning from back injury? Raptors vs. Pacers injury report<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Toronto Raptors<\/a> will be facing the Indiana Pacers to end the week, and they could be getting back one of their key players. Jakob Poeltl<\/a> has missed extended time because of a back injury, but he\u2019s been listed on the injury report with a return to competition reconditioning. That sounds like he may be returning sooner rather than later, and the Raptors have missed his presence in the paint while he was gone.<\/p>\n

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Even with his absence, the Raptors have been playing well and are one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. If they can get Poeltl back, they may be even better.<\/p>\n

Here is Poeltl\u2019s injury status before the game.<\/p>\n

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Jakob Poeltl\u2019s injury status vs. Pacers<\/p>\n

Poeltl is listed as questionable<\/a> against the Pacers, and there is a chance that he can make his return in this game. The Raptors have played small in Poeltl\u2019s absence, and inserted rookie Collin Murray-Boyles in the starting lineup since. He has played well at the position, and the Raptors are still winning games.<\/p>\n

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It did seem as if the Raptors wanted some real interior help, and they were looking for a center at the trade deadline.<\/p>\n

There were rumors that they were looking to acquire Walker Kessler<\/a> at the deadline, but of course, to no avail. With Kessler being a restricted free agent in the offseason, the Raptors will still have a chance to sign him, but they\u2019ll have to offer a contract that the Utah Jazz are not willing to match.<\/p>\n

The Raptors were also connected to Domantas Sabonis at the deadline, but it didn\u2019t seem like they had enough to make a deal for him.<\/p>\n

It\u2019ll be interesting to see what the Raptors do in the offseason and if they plan on improving their frontcourt. As of now, the hope is that they can get Poeltl back.<\/p>\n

Related: Raptors\u2019 Jakob Poeltl, Immanuel Quickley get big injury updates for Pacers clash<\/a><\/p>\n

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