"Barrett was Toronto's leading scorer this past week, averaging 24.2 points per game on 57.8% shooting. His play was critical in all three wins, but especially in the close games against Phoenix and Detroit. The Toronto native dealt with knee and ankle issues earlier this season. Those injuries caused him to miss 24 games."
"When he first returned, he did not look quite right, averaging 14.4 points on 39.8% shooting in his first 10 games back. In the 10 games since then, he has averaged 22.0 points on 55.0% shooting. It is fair to say he is feeling more comfortable. It is a good thing too because his physical drives and savvy cutting are huge complements to Toronto's other offensive options."
"We saw earlier in the season that when Barrett is thriving, Toronto's offense thrives. He is regaining his form at exactly the right time for Toronto's playoff push."
The Toronto Raptors posted a 3-2 record over the past week, featuring contrasting performances. They suffered deflating losses to the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans, with the Pelicans loss particularly disappointing given New Orleans' poor record. However, the Raptors rebounded with significant victories against the Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, and Detroit Pistons, providing crucial momentum. RJ Barrett led the team's scoring at 24.2 points per game on 57.8% shooting. After missing 24 games due to knee and ankle injuries, Barrett struggled initially upon return but has since improved dramatically, averaging 22.0 points on 55.0% shooting over his last 10 games. His physical drives and cutting ability complement Toronto's offensive system effectively during their playoff push.
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