Scottie Barnes will miss Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a groin injury, joining Kawhi Leonard and Trayce Jackson-Davis on the sidelines.
As I read this story, I'm struck by the fact that Scottie Barnes is out for Thursday's game against Philadelphia. According to the latest report from the Sports desk box scores, he's been listed as out due to a groin injury.
Toronto Raptors Suffer Significant Blow Without Scottie Barnes
- Scottie Barnes (groin) - Out for Thursday's game against Philadelphia
- Kawhi Leonard (knee swelling) - Missed most of the year so far
- Trayce Jackson-Davis (foot) - Also out for the Raptors tonight
Scottie Barnes: the Last 6 Games
| Opponent | Result | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | L 94-117 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Orlando Magic | W 129-99 | 28 | 6 | 4 |
| Orlando Magic | L 114-121 | 41 | 5 | 5 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | L 125-131 | 29 | 6 | 5 |
| LA Clippers | W 125-118 | 22 | 15 | 8 |
| Denver Nuggets | L 109-128 | 17 | 6 | 6 |
Source: league data from API-Sports and ESPN, read by the sports desk on Friday, November 13.
The Impact on the Team
Barnes has been a key player for the Raptors this season, averaging 23.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game in his first 8 games.
What's Next for the Raptors
The Raptors have been without Barnes for the last few games due to a groin injury. Unfortunately, that will continue on Thursday thanks to the latest injury update for the team. "Scottie Barnes, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Kawhi Leonard are OUT for Raptors tonight," reported NBA insider Blake Murphy of Sportsnet on X.
