"many fans and commentators alike were quick to point out his efficiency struggles, not looking motivated enough, or perhaps nursing an injury that was hampering his play (reports came out that Barnes was dealing with " left knee tendonitis"). On nights when his star contemporaries, Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett, were looking really solid, it just seemed like Barnes couldn't quite put it all together to look like the usual versatile and aggressive self that Raptors Nation has come to know."
"Scottie Barnes leads Raptors to final preseason game victory over Brooklyn Nets Barnes would log exactly 35 minutes of on-court run where he recorded 31 points on 66.7% field goal shooting, six rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one block. Adding to his strong performance, Barnes would find much success at the free-throw line, making 11 of his 12 attempts at the charity stripe."
Regular-season Raptors basketball begins October 22 with a home opener on the road against Atlanta. The Raptors finished exhibition play with a 119-114 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Scottie Barnes played 35 minutes, scoring 31 points on 66.7% field goal shooting, adding six rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block, while making 11 of 12 free throws. Barnes had shown efficiency struggles earlier in preseason amid reports of left knee tendonitis. Toronto dominated the paint, scoring 66 points there compared to Brooklyn's 40, and capitalized on fast break opportunities. RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram also contributed.
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