Jakob Poeltl delivers 18 points, 4 blocks in win over Memphis

Poeltl posted 42.6 fantasy points against 19.7 over his previous 7 games, fuelled by 31 minutes and nine field-goal attempts off the bench. Fantasy impact.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 10, 2026 · Updated November 10, 2026

Jakob Poeltl delivers 18 points, 4 blocks in win over Memphis

Jakob Poeltl posted 18 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 4 blocks on 9-of-12 shooting with 3 turnovers in 31 minutes as a starter on Monday, November 9, when Toronto fell 118-102 to Memphis.

The line delivered 42.6 fantasy points against 19.7 over his previous 7 games. Poeltl saw 31 minutes and 12 field-goal attempts and turned them into elite shooting percentages and four blocks. Nine-category managers gain from the blocks, rebounds and field-goal percentage. Points-league rosters bank 42.6 fantasy points against a 21.4 projection.

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Jakob Poeltl

Over his previous 7 games Poeltl averaged 7.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.4 blocks and 0.0 threes in 21.5 minutes a game while starting 86 per cent of the time. The 31 minutes and 12 shot attempts both cleared those marks by wide margins, and his 12.2 per cent usage rate at 61.9 per cent true shooting turned the opportunity into production across the counting categories.

Season to date across 8 games, this one included, Poeltl has averaged 8.5 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 22.7 minutes a game. Toronto has 1 game left this week, on Monday. The performance suggests streaming appeal in formats where he remains available, and rostered managers should consider starting him when the minutes and usage hold.

What to do

• Stream Poeltl in leagues where he remains available and monitor whether the elevated minutes and shot attempts hold.

• Rostered managers should start Poeltl in Toronto's final game this week if the usage pattern continues.

• Target his blocks, rebounds and field-goal percentage in nine-category formats.

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Quick answers

What does this mean for Jakob Poeltl in fantasy basketball?

It helps his fantasy value. Breakout line: 18 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists in 31 minutes. 42.6 fantasy points against 19.7 a game over his previous 7 games, with more minutes or shots than usual behind it.

Should I start Jakob Poeltl this week?

Yes. Toronto has 1 game left this week. He has averaged 7.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists a game over his previous 7 games.

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