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Raptors’ Jakob Poeltl, Ochai Agbaji available vs. Pelicans
Centre Jakob Poeltl and wing Ochai Agbaji are available to suit up for the Raptors as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, head coach Darko Rajakovic told reporters.
The Toronto Raptors will have some key pieces ready as they look to build on their recent run of success.
Centre Jakob Poeltl and wing Ochai Agbaji are available to suit up for the Raptors as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, head coach Darko Rajakovic told reporters.
Poeltl was previously listed as questionable with lower-back stiffness while Agbaji had the same designation due to a hand laceration.
Centre Kelly Olynyk (calf tightness) and guard Immanuel Quickley (hip strain) remain out.
Poeltl played 27 minutes in the Raptors’ 117-94 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night and finished with nine points, nine rebounds, three steals and a block in 27 minutes.
The 29-year-old has been in the lineup for the team’s last 14 games and has only missed five outings this season with a groin strain. He’s averaging 14.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks in 40 games this year.
Agbaji, meanwhile, has missed the team’s last three games after suffering the laceration in the Raptors’ win over the Boston Celtics on Jan. 15.
The 24-year-old is enjoying a breakout season in Toronto, averaging 10.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 40.3 per cent from three-point range.
The Raptors are in the midst of their best stretch of the year, winning their last three games and five of their last six. Despite their success, they sit at 13-32 on the season and are 13th in the Eastern Conference.
