The Toronto Raptors benched center Jakob Poeltl for the second half of Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, opting for a smaller lineup to improve defensive switches. However, this strategy backfired, resulting in a poor defensive rating without Poeltl, while the Cavs exploited mismatches effectively. Despite the Raptors’ offense improving in transition, their overall performance suffered, as they remain in need of stronger contributions from their key players. The Cavaliers, confident after their wins, must continue to limit the Raptors’ fast breaks as the series moves to Toronto.
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Raptors Bench Jakob Poeltl, No Improvement Against Cavs
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