JAKOB POELTL NEWS

Doncic injury puts playoff status in doubt as Mavs top Spurs

Luka Doncic strained his left calf in Dallas’ 130-120 win over San Antonio in what turned out to be a meaningless regular-season finale, putting the superstar’s status in question...

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

To see limited action Poeltl will play limited minutes during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Mavericks, Paul Garcia of Project Spurs reports.

Impact Coach Gregg Popovich did not say how much action he anticipates Poeltl will see, but the implication is that he'll likely start the game, play a handful of minutes and then be sidelined as the Spurs turn things over to younger players.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Poeltl (back) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.

Impact Poeltl was one of many Spurs' regulars to be sidelined Saturday, but they are all expected to be back in the rotation Sunday. Over his last seven appearances, the sixth-year big man has averaged 13.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.1 blocks in 27.4 minutes per game.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic and the Mavericks play the Spurs

Luka Dončić leads Dallas into a matchup against San Antonio averaging 28.5 points per game

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Warriors hold off Spurs and maintain hold on third seed

Jonathan Kuminga and Jordan Poole each had 18 points and the Golden State Warriors won their fourth straight, beating the San Antonio Spurs 100-94 on Saturday night and strengthen...

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Saturday Poeltl is out Saturday against the Warriors due to low back tightness, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Poeltl is one of many key Spurs players sitting out Saturday. His absence will open up minutes for Zach Collins and Jock Landale.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Big double-double in loss Poeltl finished with 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 FT), 17 rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 31 minutes during Thursday's 127-121 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Eight different Spurs scored in double digits in the wild affair, but it was Poeltl who dominated the glass, as no other San Antonio player pulled down more than seven boards. The double-double was Poeltl's 27th of the season, shattering his previous career of 15, and the 26-year-old center will put the finishing touches on a breakout campaign over the last two games of the regular season as the Spurs get ready for the play-in tournament.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jakob Poeltl shares how to think like a high-level NBA defender Jakob Poeltl took The Sporting News inside his mind during some of his defensive plays, explaining what he thinks about and how he makes big...

APRIL 8, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Warriors take on the Spurs, look for 4th straight victory

Golden State will look to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Warriors take on San Antonio

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clears injury report Poeltl (back) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.

Impact Poeltl was a late scratch Sunday due to lower-back tightness, but he's expected to return to action Tuesday. Before his surprise absence, the big man scored in double figures in four of his last five games and registered two double-doubles during that stretch.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio puts road win streak on the line against Denver

San Antonio heads into a matchup against Denver as winners of four games in a row on the road

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out with back issue Poeltl will not play Sunday against Portland due to tightness in his lower back, Paul Garcia of Project Spurs reports.

Impact The Spurs did not include Poeltl on any injury reports throughout the day, but both he and Dejounte Murray (illness) will end up being held out of Sunday's contest. It's unclear if the injury is something of actual concern, but for now Poeltl should be considered day-to-day as the Spurs look ahead to a four-game week to finish out the regular season.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs maintain 10th place in West with big win over Blazers

Devin Vassell had 22 points, Keldon Johnson added 21 points and the San Antonio Spurs maintained their hold on 10th in the Western Conference by defeating the Portland Trail Blazer...

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland faces San Antonio on 5-game slide

Portland aims to end its five-game losing streak when the Trail Blazers play San Antonio

MARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spurs face the Grizzlies on 4-game win streak

San Antonio is looking to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory against Memphis

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Murray scores career-high 33, Spurs outlast Rockets 123-120

Dejounte Murray scored a career-high 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs held on for a 123-120 win over the Houston Rockets to inch closer to the final play-in spot in the Western...

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-double in Saturday's win Poeltl supplied 12 points (6-10 FG), 11 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 30 minutes during Saturday's 107-103 win over New Orleans.

Impact The 26-year-old center continues to be a strong presence on the glass and in the paint for the Spurs. Poeltl's recorded double-digit boards in five of his last eight games, averaging 13.0 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.8 assists over that stretch while shooting 59.0 percent from the floor.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs face the Rockets, aim for 4th straight win

San Antonio will attempt to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Houston

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Murray's triple-double lifts Spurs over Pelicans 107-103

Dejounte Murray had 15 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds, Keldon Johnson punctuated his 21-point night with a break-away dunk in the final seconds and the San Antonio Spurs bolste...

MARCH 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats six shots in blowout win Poeltl notched 16 points (8-13 FG), nine rebounds, one assist, six blocks and one steal across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 133-96 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact San Antonio led by 18 points after one quarter and ultimately steamrolled the Blazers by 37, with Poeltl's shot-blocking serving as a metaphor for the Spurs' dominance. The big man finished with a career-high six swats, and he fell just one rebound shy of a double-double. Poeltl's scoring had been a bit down of late, but he has been a consistent source of boards and blocks throughout the campaign.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson scores off missed FT, Spurs beat Curry-less Warriors

Keldon Johnson scored off a rebound of a missed free throw with three-tenths of a second left to give the San Antonio Spurs a 110-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sund...

MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Efficient performance in loss Poeltl accumulated 21 points (9-12 FG, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 29 minutes during Monday's 149-139 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Poeltl was sidelined for the second half of a back-to-back set Saturday, but he returned to action Monday and recorded his ninth 20-plus point outing of the campaign. Over his last 10 appearances, Poeltl has averaged 16.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.5 blocks in 31.5 minutes per game.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Poeltl is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Poeltl was held out of Saturday's game against the Pacers on the second half of a back-to-back, but he'll return to action Monday night. Over his last seven games, Poeltl is averaging 16.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 blocks.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Murray, Spurs to host Towns and the Timberwolves

Minnesota faces San Antonio for a Western Conference matchup Monday

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Haliburton helps Pacers snap skid with win over Spurs

Tyrese Haliburton had 19 points and 10 assists and the Indiana Pacers snapped a three-game skid, beating the San Antonio Spurs 119-108 on Saturday night

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS