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Raptors Remain Short-Handed, with Poeltl and Shead Still Central Against Boston

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

Toronto will again be without Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes against Boston, while Immanuel Quickley and Collin Murray-Boyles are listed as questionable for Wednesday.

The article says Jakob Poeltl has shown a noticeable boost in two games without Quickley, and Jamal Shead has been handling the starting point guard role.

LINEUP CONTEXT

If Quickley stays out, Toronto may keep leaning on Poeltl-Shead actions while the rest of the rotation remains unsettled around them.

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