"Poeltl though, was... powerful... impactful, and game changing in what he brought from the center position to keep the Raptors out front. He was the efficient and necessary shot making punch on the inside, but his defensive playmaking and size was imperative to everything the Raptors wanted to do."
"The Raptors were not prepared for the Jamal Murray inferno to start the fourth quarter. He authored an 8-0 sprint, purely borne out of shot making, and a continued stretch after that to snatch the lead away."
"The game worked its way to under two minutes, 111-110 for the Nuggets, and with both teams sluggishly throwing haymakers. Slumped shoulders, heavy breathing, but shot making all the same."
"The Raptors opted to keep the ball in the hands of Barnes, who attacked his man, and towards Jokic. He got to a bucket of his own, and dished off to Poeltl for an and-1 to tie the game up."
The Raptors starters were effective, leading by 17 points in 17 minutes. Poeltl's impactful play was crucial, providing both offensive and defensive support. However, Jamal Murray's scoring surge in the fourth quarter shifted momentum. Despite a strong effort from Barnes and Poeltl, the Raptors struggled to match the Nuggets' late-game execution, particularly in the final moments. The game ended with the Raptors unable to capitalize on their opportunities, leading to a six-point loss.
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