Barnes recorded 35 points (15-23 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and eight assists across 37 minutes during Sunday's 125-118 loss to the Spurs.
Barnes saw his playing time slightly dip as the regular season drew to a close, but he got an extended run Sunday as the Raptors were down to seven active players after Garrett Temple sprained his knee in the first quarter. Barnes led both teams in points, finished second in rebounds behind Jonathan Mogbo (14) and was two assists shy from logging his second triple-double of the season. With the Raptors eliminated from playoff contention, Barnes will end his 2024-25 regular season averaging 19.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks over 32.8 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Near double-double vs. Dallas
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Barnes posted 26 points (12-25 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-8 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Friday's 124-102 loss to the Mavericks.
Barnes was one rebound shy from registering a second straight double-double, but he still managed to lead the Raptors in scoring and finished second in rebounds behind A.J. Lawson (10). Barnes has performed better in his two games since returning from a hand injury, and he'll look to end the 2024-25 regular season on a strong note against the Spurs on Sunday.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Double-double vs. Charlotte
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Barnes registered 17 points (7-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt), 11 rebounds, five assists and one block in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 126-96 win over the Hornets.
Barnes had been struggling to play through a right hand injury, which caused him to miss the Raptors' prior two games. He was cleared to return Wednesday, and the time off seems to have helped as he was more efficient from the field, particularly from long range. Barnes will look to finish out the 2024-25 regular-season strong, starting with Toronto's penultimate game against Dallas on Friday.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Available vs. Charlotte
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Barnes (hand) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barnes was initially listed as questionable for this matchup, but the star forward will return to action after sitting out the Raptors' past two contests. Barnes is averaging 18.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks per game this season across 62 starts.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Questionable for Wednesday
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Barnes (hand) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
After missing the last two games due to a right hand injury, Barnes has a chance to play Wednesday against Charlotte. The star forward is averaging 18.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks per game, shooting 44 percent from the floor and 26.3 percent from beyond the arc.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Ruled out Sunday
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Barnes (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Barnes will miss his second straight game due to a right hand contusion. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Hornets. Jonathan Mogbo and Cole Swider are candidates to receive an uptick in playing time due to Barnes being sidelined.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Iffy for Sunday
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Barnes (hand) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Barnes is in danger of missing a second straight game for the Raptors on Sunday while dealing with a contusion on his right hand. If he's unable to play in Brooklyn, Toronto will likely turn to Cole Swider and Jonathan Mogbo to help pick up the slack.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Ruled out Friday
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Barnes (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Detroit, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Barnes will miss the second half of the club's back-to-back set due to a right hand injury. His next chance to feature will come Sunday against Brooklyn. Jonathan Mogbo and Cole Swider are candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Barnes being sidelined.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Questionable for Friday
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Barnes (hand) is questionable for Friday's game against Detroit.
Barnes, who continues to battle a right hand issue, could be held out for maintenance for the second leg of this back-to-back set. His injury has affected his shot, and during Thursday's game versus Portland, he totaled five points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 27 minutes.
Barnes totaled five points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Thursday's 112-103 loss to Portland.
Barnes failed to reach double-digit scoring for a third straight game, though his five dimes tied Jonathan Mogbo for most on the Raptors on Thursday. Barnes has been playing through a right hand injury, and it appears to be playing a part in his recent struggles. The severity of the injury could jeopardize Barnes' chances of playing in the second leg of the Raptors' back-to-back set Friday against the Pistons.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Will play Thursday
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Barnes (hand) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barnes has been dealing with a hand injury, which has recently impacted his play, scoring in single digits in each of the last two games for Toronto. However, he'll be in the lineup for the Raptors on Thursday against Portland.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Questionable for Thursday
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Barnes is questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers with a finger joint contusion, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barnes is coming off a tough showing during Tuesday's 137-118 loss to the Bulls, finishing with nine points (4-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 24 minutes. Thursday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so the Raptors could be considering a maintenance day here.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Another muted performance Tuesday
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Barnes posted nine points (4-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 137-118 loss to the Bulls.
Barnes connected on just 28.6 percent of his field-goal attempts Tuesday. It was the second game in a row that he failed to crack double-digit points, and over his last five games, he's shot 34.2 percent from the field and 15.8 percent from three-point range. Barnes will look to get back on track against the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Plays just 28 minutes
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Barnes accumulated nine points (4-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Sunday's 127-109 victory over the 76ers.
The Raptors continue to keep Barnes' minutes in check, as the franchise doesn't have much to play for in the final weeks. Across 14 March appearances, Barnes has averaged 28.6 minutes per game with 17.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.7 three-pointers on 42.0 percent shooting from the field and 25.0 percent from beyond the arc.
Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Efficient 22 points with full line
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Barnes provided 22 points (8-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals in 30 minutes during Sunday's 123-89 loss to the Spurs.
Barnes led the Raptors in scoring during an efficient shooting display Sunday, but it wasn't nearly enough in the blowout defeat. The All-Star forward remains at risk of having his workload managed as Toronto wraps up a losing campaign, but he should remain highly productive for fantasy managers when available. Through 10 outings in March, Barnes has averaged 18.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.9 steals, 0.7 blocks and 0.8 three-pointers in 29.0 minutes.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Drops game-high 29 in loss
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Barnes closed Thursday's 117-114 loss to Golden State with 29 points (11-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and one block across 34 minutes.
The fourth-year forward led all scorers on the night while recording his 23rd double-double of the season, but it wasn't quite enough to secure a rare road win for the Raptors. Five of Barnes' double-doubles have come in his last eight appearances, a stretch in which he's averaging 19.0 points, 8.8 boards, 4.4 assists and 2.0 steals.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Will play Friday
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Barnes (hand) is available for Friday's game against Utah, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
After missing Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Barnes will overcome a right hand injury and be available Friday. The star forward should be able to handle his normal workload against the Jazz. Barnes has averaged 17.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.8 blocks in 31.9 minutes over his last nine games.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Double-double in road win
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Barnes amassed 20 points (8-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Friday's 126-118 win over Utah.
The fourth-year forward missed Wednesday's game with a hand injury, which likely contributed to Friday's reduced workload, but Barnes still came through with his 22nd double-double of the season and fourth in six March appearances. On the month so far, he's averaging 16.8 points, 8.8 boards, 4.0 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks, with his scoring curtailed by 38.9 percent shooting from the floor.
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