Raptors' RJ Barrett: Posts 22 points in Friday's win
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Barrett logged 22 points (9-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block over 35 minutes during Toronto's 122-115 win over Phoenix on Friday.
Barrett gave the Raptors a boost in the second half with 17 of his 22 points coming over the final two quarters of Friday's game, and he finished as the team's second-leading scorer behind Brandon Ingram (36 points). Barrett has seen a scoring uptick as of late, posting at least 20 points in seven of his last nine outings. Over that nine-game span, he has averaged 21.4 points on 54.7 percent shooting along with 6.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.0 threes over 32.9 minutes per game.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Scores season-high 31 points in win
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Barrett racked up 31 points (13-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 122-92 victory over the Mavericks.
Barrett was hot from the jump, dropping in 16 points on 10 shots by halftime, and he essentially got whatever he wanted throughout the game. He's been heating up over the past four, scoring 24.3 points per game on 63.9 percent shooting from the field and 62.5 percent at the stripe to go with 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.3 triples per contest.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Leads Raps with 25 points in loss
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Barrett posted 25 points (9-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and one block over 30 minutes during the Raptors' 115-107 loss to the Timberwolves on Thursday.
Barrett scored 10 points in each of the second and fourth quarters of Thursday's game, leading the Raptors in scoring while finishing as the team's second-leading rebounder behind Jakob Poeltl (seven). Barrett has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five outings, and over that span he has connected on 53.5 percent of his field-goal attempts (including 47.8 percent from three on 4.6 3PA/G).
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Drops 20 points in loss
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Barrett provided 20 points (9-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 111-95 loss to the Knicks.
Barrett scored at least 20 points for the third time in the past four games, although his peripheral numbers were once again underwhelming. While his scoring has been adequate this season, Barrett's lack of production across the board continues to drag down his overall fantasy appeal. Despite averaging 18.1 points per game, he has barely been a top-200 player through 37 appearances.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Team-high 21 points in loss
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Barrett recorded 21 points (8-15 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block over 34 minutes during the Raptors' 116-107 loss to the Thunder on Tuesday.
It was a nice bounce-back performance for Barrett after his seven-point outing against the Bucks on Sunday, with the veteran forward leading the Raptors in both scoring and rebounds. It was just the third time he's scored 20-plus points in 11 outings since returning in mid-January from a seven-game absence due to a right knee injury. Scottie Barnes sustained a bruised right quad in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's loss, so Barrett would likely take on an expanded role against the Spurs on Wednesday if the former is unable to play.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Poor showing in win
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Barrett finished Sunday's 122-94 win over Milwaukee with seven points (2-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals over 26 minutes.
Barrett is still shaking off some rust and has yet to find his rhythm after a knee issue plagued him for several weeks. Over his last three games, he's shooting 34.6 percent from the field with averages of 12.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.7 three-pointers.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Scores efficient 16 points
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Barrett chipped in 16 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 113-95 loss to the Pistons.
Barrett appears to be just about all the way back from an ankle sprain that plagued him in the middle of January. The star swingman has averaged 15.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 three-pointers in 27.0 minutes per contest in his last eight games, though he's still shaking off some rust while hitting just 29.4 percent of his three-point attempts.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Ruled out Thursday
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Barrett (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Barrett will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to right knee injury management. His next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against the Pacers. Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter and Gradey Dick are candidates for increased minutes due to Barrett being sidelined.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Team-high 21 points in win
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Barrett logged 21 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one block over 28 minutes during the Raptors' 107-100 win over the Jazz on Sunday.
Barrett is still operating on a minutes restriction, but he still managed to lead the Raptors in scoring Sunday, tallying nine of his 21 points in the second quarter. It was his first 20-plus-point performance since Jan. 7 against the Hornets (28 points) and his 13th of the season. Barrett has averaged 15.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.0 threes over 25.2 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Still has minutes restriction
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Barrett had 14 points (3-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds and three assists over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 119-92 loss to the Knicks.
Barrett remained on a minutes restriction Wednesday, per Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic, and he continued to show signs of rust as he works his way back from a recent lengthy absence with a left ankle sprain. The star forward has averaged 12.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 22.3 minutes per contest in his last three games since getting back onto the floor, shooting just 38.2 percent from the field.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Quiet in return
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Barrett (ankle) accumulated 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block over 21 minutes during Friday's 110-98 victory over Portland.
Barrett returned from a seven-game absence due to a sprained left ankle, turning in a quiet, yet serviceable performance. After a strong start to the season, Barrett has struggled to stay healthy but has remained productive in the counting categories when he's been able to suit up. Despite being limited to just seven appearances since Nov. 23, Barrett has averaged 18.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.9 three-pointers and 0.6 steals in 27.6 minutes per contest during that stretch.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Will play Friday
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Barrett (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Kayla Grey of TSN reports.
Barrett will shed his questionable tag and return from a seven-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. It's unclear if the 25-year-old swingman will operate under a minutes restriction, though it wouldn't be surprising after the extended absence. Still, fewer minutes will be available for Jamal Shead, Ochai Agbaji and Gradey Dick.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Questionable for Friday
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Barrett (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game in Portland, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Barrett has been targeting Friday's game in Portland as a potential return date, and his getting upgraded to questionable is a positive sign. We'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if Barrett can return, Jamal Shead would likely head back to the second unit.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Hopeful to return during road trip
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Barrett (ankle) is hopeful to play Friday in Portland or Sunday in Oklahoma City, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barrett will miss his seventh straight game Wednesday, but he's on track to return during the Raptors' current road trip. Once Barrett is back, there will be fewer minutes available for Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Won't play Tuesday
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Barrett (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Barrett will miss a sixth consecutive game while recovering from a left ankle sprain. His next chance to take the court will arrive Wednesday in Sacramento, though he doesn't appear to be close to a return at this point.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Remains out for Friday
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Barrett (ankle) will not play Friday against the Clippers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barrett will miss his third straight contest, and it's not a great sign that he's being ruled out a day in advance. His next chance to play comes Sunday against the Lakers.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Ruled out Monday
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Barrett (ankle) won't play in Monday's game against the 76ers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
After tweaking his left ankle in Friday's loss to the Celtics, Barrett is now set to miss both ends of Toronto's back-to-back set. With Brandon Ingram (wrist) questionable to play, it's possible both Alijah Martin and Gradey Dick could work their way into the streaming mix Monday.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Ruled out for Sunday
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Barrett (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Barrett exited Friday's loss to the Celtics with a left ankle injury, and he hasn't recovered in time to play in the first leg of this back-to-back set. The absence of Barrett and Jakob Poeltl (back), as well as the questionable tags on Brandon Ingram (thumb) and Scottie Barnes (knee), suggest the Raptors will be shorthanded for this contest. Expect Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji and Ja'Kobe Walter to see more minutes with Barrett out.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Quickly ruled out Friday
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Barrett (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Friday's game against the Celtics, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports. He finished with 19 points (6-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven assists and four rebounds over 28 minutes.
Barrett tweaked his left ankle late in the fourth quarter and was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game after being examined by medical staff in the locker room. He's undergoing further tests to determine the severity of the injury, but it puts Barrett in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game against the 76ers. With Brandon Ingram (thumb), Scottie Barnes (knee) and Jakob Poeltl (back) already sidelined, Immanuel Quickley is the lone healthy starter from Opening Night.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Goes to locker room
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Barrett exited to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Friday's game against the Celtics due to an apparent left ankle injury, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Barrett appeared to turn his left ankle on Sam Hauser's foot while attempting to make a drive to the bucket. He was able to walk to the locker room under his own power at the 4:41 mark of the fourth quarter, albeit with a noticeable limp. The Raptors were already without Scottie Barnes (knee) and Brandon Ingram (thumb), so Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead and Alijah Martin are in line for more minutes if Barrett is not cleared to return.
