Overview
- Poeltl has not played since Dec. 21 because of a back issue, with his status to be reassessed after at least one week.
- Toronto signed Mo Bamba to help cover center minutes during Poeltl’s absence.
- Sandro Mamukelashvili and other reserves have taken on larger roles to support the interior.
- RJ Barrett is unavailable for the Magic game as the team load-manages him following a right knee sprain.
- The Raptors began a five-game homestand with an overtime win over the Warriors and enter the night 19-14.