Scottie Barnes will miss Wednesday’s game against the Boston Celtics due to a groin strain, marking his third absence for the Toronto Raptors.
- Barnes remains sidelined since November 4, leaving a 23.5-point scoring void in fantasy lineups.
- Immanuel Quickley’s absence with a hamstring injury further strains Toronto’s backcourt rotation.
- The team enters Wednesday holding an even 5-5 record amidst a heavily depleted roster.
The forward-guard has not stepped on the floor since November 4, missing matchups that included a contest against the Memphis Grizzlies and an earlier game where Barnes was listed as questionable following a limited practice session, Michael Grange reported for Sportsnet.ca. Over eight appearances this season, Barnes has averaged 23.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.
Toronto’s rotation depth faces additional pressure as Immanuel Quickley has also missed the last two contests due to a hamstring injury. Quickley currently averages 17.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists across eight appearances.
Scottie Barnes (groin), Kawhi Leonard, and Nate Bittle remain OUT for Raptors on Wednesday. Immanuel Quickley (hamstring), Collin Murray-Boyles (illness), and Trayce JacksonDavis (illness) are questionable. Celtics playing tonight, with clear injury report.
Medical concerns extend further down the roster as second-year forward Collin Murray-Boyles missed Sunday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to an illness. Trayce Jackson-Davis is similarly unavailable for the same reason, RDS reported.
| Player | Status | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | Out (Groin) | 23.5 | 7.6 | 5.1 |
| Immanuel Quickley | Out (Hamstring) | 17.4 | 3.5 | 5.8 |
The Raptors opened the campaign with a 5-5 record while managing multiple personnel absences. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard has played in only two games and is expected to miss at least another week because of knee trouble, RDS noted.
The Raptors face the Boston Celtics on Wednesday at 7 p.m. on RDS2.
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