"Barnes stands amongst the NBA rest as the only player to have 30+ steals and 30+ blocks (31 steals and 36 blocks, to be exact) to his name in the 2025-26 season. Celtics defensive standout Derrick White is the next closest player in line, with 33 steals and 26 blocks, at the time of writing. Barnes also ranks in the top 10 league-wide for deflections per game (tied for ninth place with Kawhi Leonard at 3.9), and he is the fourth player in total deflections."
"From October 29 to November 19, Barnes solidified his place in Raptors history by setting a new franchise record with 11 straight games recording at least one steal and one block, breaking the previous record of nine consecutive games held by Vince Carter. That was quite the stretch for Barnes to keep up, and while it eventually ended on November 21, the former ROTY winner has delivered some key defensive highlights that served as the catalyst for several razor-close Raptors victories."
Scottie Barnes was named Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month for October-November, while OKC guard Cason Wallace took the Western counterpart. Barnes is the first player in Raptors history to win the award since its 2024-25 introduction. He recorded 31 steals and 36 blocks in 2025-26, the only player with 30+ in both categories, and ranks tied for ninth in deflections per game at 3.9, totaling a high number of deflections. From October 29 to November 19 he set a franchise mark with 11 consecutive games recording at least one steal and one block, and he delivered pivotal plays including a late block that sealed a 121-118 win over Portland.
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