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Despite the loss, Jamal Shead has recorded a new career-high of 13 assists

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Shead, Ochai, Barnes, BI and CMB for Raps. Harden, Dunn, Sanders, Batum and Zubac for LAC. Another legit C for CMB + Scottie to deal with

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Darko Rajakovic on his shovelling experience in the Toronto blizzard yesterday: “I pride myself on being a tough Serbian but that was not easy. My back is hurting today.”

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No update on Poeltl, per Darko. “We’re trying to find the best way to get him back on the court.” He’ll miss his 13th straight game (15 of last 16). Was nearing a return last week but the team has pumped the brakes on that, with Jak experiencing continued discomfort in his back

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Quickley is out. He’s doing better, day to day, but not there yet. Mamukelashvili and Temple are in.

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How is GCSEN still this bad?

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Basketball NewsSaturday, Jan 17, 2026

Despite the loss, Jamal Shead has recorded a new career-high of 13 assists

Shead, Ochai, Barnes, BI and CMB for Raps. Harden, Dunn, Sanders, Batum and Zubac for LAC. Another legit C for CMB + Scottie to deal with

Darko Rajakovic on his shovelling experience in the Toronto blizzard yesterday: “I pride myself on being a tough Serbian but that was not easy. My back is hurting today.”

No update on Poeltl, per Darko. “We’re trying to find the best way to get him back on the court.” He’ll miss his 13th straight game (15 of last 16). Was nearing a return last week but the team has pumped the brakes on that, with Jak experiencing continued discomfort in his back

Quickley is out. He’s doing better, day to day, but not there yet. Mamukelashvili and Temple are in.

How is GCSEN still this bad?

Swarm Wearing Hornets Takeover Jersey for Game Tomorrow

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