"Jak's [Jakob Poeltl] been out so long. You've been playing tons of minutes at the five. ... I think Coach Adelman from Denver was saying, "Look, when Scottie's playing five, it's not small," but like, you're, the rebounding numbers which show it - do you kind of enjoy it? Like they get to put you on the block a little bit. You can playmake out of there, you can beat some guys rebounding obviously there."
"Like, do I enjoy it? It is what it is. Do I love having Jak out there? I do love having Jak out there (smiles). CMB's [Collin Murray-Boyles] been doing a great job, stepping in, filling that role as well. His offense, rebounding numbers has been off the charts, helping us rebound, getting blocks, rotati"
Scottie Barnes produced two triple-doubles in his last three games, averaging 18.7 points, 16.7 rebounds, and 7.3 assists in that span. Those performances helped Toronto win two of the final three games of 2025. The sole loss came to Denver on New Year's Eve in a 106-103 finish decided by a non-counted game-tying three from Brandon Ingram. Barnes logged one of his triple-doubles while starting at center with Jakob Poeltl sidelined. Barnes has shared center duties with rookie Collin Murray-Boyles, praising both Poeltl and Murray-Boyles for their impact on offense and rebounding.
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