"Scottie Barnes has been downgraded to doubtful for the Toronto Raptors' game against the Boston Celtics on Friday due to the right knee sprain he sustained in the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Barnes exited to the locker room to be examined by medical staff at roughly the 10 minute mark of the final frame, but returned for the final two minutes to aid in the Raptors' buzzer-beater win."
"The 24-year-old wing is averaging 19.1 points, 8.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 steals per game this season. His 107 stocks (steals+blocks) leads the NBA. Thanks to his exceptional defensive playmaking, ability to stuff the stat sheet and push in fan voting spurred on by head coach Darko Rajaković, Barnes vaulted into the top 15 in all-star voting after initially being left out of the top 20."
"Barnes' efforts include an exceptional 25-rebound performance against the Golden State Warriors on Dec. 28 that tied the franchise record set by Bismack Biyombo in 2016. Given Barnes' rebounding prowess and the absence of Jakob Poeltl, cleaning the glass may be a problem for the Raptors against the Celtics. Boston ranks sixth in both offensive rebounds per game and offensive rebounding percentage so far this season."
Scottie Barnes was downgraded to doubtful for Friday’s game against the Boston Celtics after sustaining a right knee sprain in the fourth quarter versus the Charlotte Hornets; he exited for examination around the 10-minute mark but returned for the final two minutes. Brandon Ingram exited with a thumb sprain, missed the most recent practice and is listed as questionable. Barnes averages 19.1 points, 8.4 assists, 5.2 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 steals, and leads the NBA with 107 combined steals and blocks. His 25-rebound outing tied a franchise record, and Jakob Poeltl’s absence raises rebounding concerns against Boston.
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