Scottie Barnes is listed as out on the Toronto Raptors’ damage report for his or her sport in opposition to the Miami Warmth on Thursday. The 2022 Rookie of the 12 months sustained the damage in opposition to the New York Knicks on Monday.
Barnes sprained his proper ankle with 6:47 minutes left within the third quarter and didn’t return to the sport. The damage occured when Barnes tried to dam a shot by Karl-Anthony Cities and landed on the Knicks heart’s foot. The Raptors star was in seen ache after rolling his ankle. He ended the sport with 15 factors, 5 rebounds and three assists in 22:50 minutes.
ESPN’s Shams Charnia offered an replace on the damage on Wednesday:
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“Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes is predicted to overlook a number of weeks with a proper ankle damage suffered on Monday, sources inform ESPN. Barnes is averaging profession highs of 20.6 factors, 8.4 rebounds and seven.4 assists this season.”
This would be the second prolonged absence of the season for Barnes after beforehand lacking 11 straight video games between Oct. 30 and Nov. 18 attributable to an orbital fracture. He’s the group’s chief and Toronto has struggled to place collectively wins with out him. The Raptors went 2-9 throughout his earlier absence. They’re at present 14th within the East with a 7-18 document.
Other than Barnes, Toronto will even be with out Bruce Brown (knee) and Immanuel Quickley (left elbow) on Thursday.
How did Scottie Barnes fare in opposition to Miami Warmth previously?
Scottie Barnes has confronted the Miami Warmth 11 instances within the common season to date. He went 6-5 in these video games, with averages of 18.1 factors, 7.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists.
His factors excessive in opposition to Miami got here throughout a 121-111 loss on Nov. 29 this season. Barnes had a triple-double with 24 factors, 10 assists and 10 rebounds. He additionally added a steal and a block.
The place and watch Toronto Raptors vs Miami Warmth?
The Toronto Raptors vs Miami Warmth sport is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 12, at Kaseya Heart in Miami, Florida. The sport might be broadcast regionally on FanDuel Sports activities Community Solar and SN Now. Followers also can stream it reside on NBA League Go and FuboTV. Each are paid providers and require lively subscriptions.
Edited by Nadim El Kak