Mamukelashvili Returns to Raptors' Starting Five Amid Poeltl Injury

Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili is back in the starting lineup against the Heat, filling in for Jakob Poeltl, who aggravated a lingering back issue and has been diagnosed with a strain, potentially leading to a multi-game absence. Mamukelashvili is expected to remain in the starting lineup short-term. In his four starts this season, he has averaged 16.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 3.3 threes, and 1.0 steals over 32.3 minutes per game.