Toronto Raptors: Drama win by rookie Walter and Pöltl's return!

Toronto Raptors: Drama win by rookie Walter and Pöltl's return!

In a thrilling encounter, the National Basketball Association (NBA) took place on Tuesday night as the Toronto Raptors took on the Orlando Magic. 20-year-old rookie Ja'Kobe Walter secured the victory for the Raptors with a shot just 0.5 seconds before the final siren, making the final score 114-113. Jakob Pöltl, returning from injury, impressed with 17 points and seven rebounds during his 23 minutes of playing time. His performance was praised by coach Darko Rajakovic, who noted that Walter repaid the team's trust, which added to the joy of the victory krone.at reported.

Exciting return and strong performance

The Raptors had also won against the Magic 48 hours earlier, this time with 104:102. Pöltl, who played a key role in both games, felt “really good” after returning to the team and was looking forward to the upcoming home games in Toronto. RJ Barrett was the best thrower in the second duel with 21 points, while Pöltl and Walter each scored 17 points. The final period was crucial as the Raptors started the final quarter with an impressive 43-23 lead. Pöltl said it was a “really cool game” and emphasized how great it was that a young player managed to win.

On Monday evening, the Raptors delivered a strong performance against the Philadelphia 76ers. Pöltl also shone there, scoring 12 points and showing spectacular moves, which led to a 113:105 victory. With 20 minutes of playing time, Pöltl achieved his best performance with an efficient shooting rate, while Serge Ibaka contributed 24 points for the Raptors. Despite initial defensive difficulties, the team was ultimately able to celebrate a confident victory thanks to strong teamwork and Pöltl's impressive work on the board, which puts the Raptors in third place in the East laola1.at determines.