Raptors Get Encouraging Jakob Poeltl Injury Update Before Nikola Jokic Showdown

The Toronto Raptors could get some much-needed help in the middle just in time for their toughest frontcourt assignment of the season. Starting center Jakob Poeltl has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's road game against the Denver Nuggets as he continues to recover from left shoulder bursitis. The encouraging development comes after Poeltl missed two consecutive games, including Toronto's 125-118 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. His potential return would give the Raptors a natural center to throw at three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, whose combination of size, scoring and playmaking presents a difficult challenge even for…