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How Jakob Poeltl has made the Raptors a better 4th quarter team

On this edition of Spotlight, Samson breaks down the ways Jakob Poeltl is giving the Raptors a boost on both ends when it matters most.

Video Transcript

SAMSON FOLK: First things first, Jakob Poeltl has been tremendous for the Raptors. Everybody knows this. I mean, at the time of recording, he's averaging 14 points, 10 boards, nearly two assists, two steals, and two blocks per game. And the Raptors, at the time of recording, are 22 points better per 100 possessions with him on the floor.

But what I want to talk about, in particular, is the way that he helps the Raptors close games.