The Toronto Raptors plan to rest Poeltl on Monday night against the Washington Wizards in what’ll be his second rest night in the last three games for Toronto. Poeltl was limited to just 24 minutes on Saturday and was held off the court in the fourth quarter as Toronto turned to its bench to ensure a loss to Washington.

The Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors are coming off of wins over the Utah Jazz as they open a two-game series in Toronto on Saturday night. The difference is rest. The Wizards have not played since their 125-122 home victory over the Jazz on Wednesday.

Jordan Poole returned after missing three games with an elbow injury to score 34 points and the visiting Washington Wizards defeated the Toronto Raptors 118-117 on Saturday night.