Mamukelashvili Returns to Bench for Raptors vs. Nuggets

Sandro Mamukelashvili will come off the bench for the Toronto Raptors against the Nuggets on Wednesday, marking his second reserve appearance in three games. Despite Jakob Poeltl (back) being sidelined, the Raptors opted for a starting five featuring Quickley, Barrett, Barnes, Ingram, and Agbaji. Mamukelashvili has been productive recently, scoring in double digits in seven of his last eight games, averaging 13.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.4 threes, and 1.3 steals over 26.3 minutes during that span.