"Darko Rajakovic stated, 'He needs to be part of the solution for us. He needs to be more aggressive. He needs to dominate the glass... He's going to be a big part of Game 3 and I believe he's going to perform really well.'"
"Jakob Poeltl's numbers have dropped to 10.7 points and 7 rebounds per game after career highs of 14.5 points and 9.6 rebounds per game last season, largely due to injuries."
"Poeltl had a strong stretch post-All-Star break, with three games of over 70 percent shooting, but has struggled in the playoffs, averaging just two shots and three points per game."
The Raptors face a must-win Game 3 against the Cavaliers, down two games in the series. Head coach Darko Rajakovic emphasizes the need for Jakob Poeltl to be more aggressive and dominate the boards. Poeltl's performance has declined this season due to injuries, averaging 10.7 points and 7 rebounds per game. After a strong return post-All-Star break, he has struggled in the playoffs, averaging only two shots and three points per game. Rajakovic believes Poeltl's improvement is crucial for the team's success.
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