"Scottie Barnes just obliterated his previous career high of 17 rebounds, set multiple times in his career, against the Golden State Warriors. The Toronto Raptor grabbed 25 rebounds, including nine offensive, against the undersized Warriors. He feasted on the glass, grabbing them in crowds, when guarded by wings or bigs, at all points in the game. It was the single biggest factor in Toronto topping the Warriors in overtime during RJ Barrett's return."
"Such games of 23 points, 25 rebounds, and 10 assists have only occurred 22 times in NBA history, accomplished by 12 players. Now 13! If you include his three steals and one block, it has never happened before. Barnes also had the dagger in overtime as he faked a handoff, turned to the rim, and threw down a two-handed dunk that completely broke the spirit and fight of the Warriors."
"The Raptors look completely different with Barrett back in the lineup. Despite Steph Curry going nuclear, the Raptors managed to outshoot the Dubs, dropping 141 (!), which is a new high for the season. Immanuel Quickley got red-hot, which Samson and I predicted in our recent podcast when we discussed how much Barrett's presence aids the point guard. Brandon Ingram was a tough-shot maker, and the bench gave a huge amount of lift."
Scottie Barnes dominated the glass with 25 rebounds, nine offensive, surpassing his previous career high of 17, and added 23 points and 10 assists in overtime. The rebounding was the primary factor in Toronto's overtime win over Golden State during RJ Barrett's return. Barnes also recorded three steals and a block, making his statline unique among NBA history entries with 23-25-10. He finished with a go-ahead two-handed dunk in overtime. Toronto scored 141 points, outshooting the Warriors despite Steph Curry's big outing. Immanuel Quickley heated up, Brandon Ingram hit tough shots, the bench provided lift, and coach Darko Rajakovic closed with a lineup featuring Barnes, Quickley, Ingram, Jamal Shead, and Ja'Kobe Walter.
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