Toronto Raptors, Celtics and RJ Barrett
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Barrett (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
The Toronto Raptors will be without RJ Barrett once again. Barrett has been ruled out for Sunday’s contest against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a left ankle sprain, according to Sportnet’s Blake Murphy.
The Toronto Raptors are excited to have RJ Barrett back in the lineup after missing a month due to a knee injury. Barrett is a key part to the Raptors' success,
Barrett (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Friday's game against the Celtics, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
RJ Barrett scored a season-high 29 points, Brandon Ingram also had 29 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks 134-117 in the first of back-to-back meetings between the teams.
The Raptors have at least kicked the tires on Anthony Davis. More specifically, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca confirmed that Toronto has conveyed “exploratory interest” in Davis, but he remains skeptical that a deal with the Mavericks ultimately comes together.
Barrett is a perfect foil to Barnes and Brandon Ingram within a starting group that has downplayed any concerns that it wouldn’t click. The Raptors may not have the best offence in the NBA but it’s better by an order of magnitude when Barrett is playing.
In a thrilling contest that showcased the tenacity of the Toronto Raptors, RJ Barrett emerged as the star, leading the team to a narrow 97-96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets with an impressive 28-point performance.