Before this recent six-in-seven run of wins, and during a period when an injured Barnes missed 35 of 88 games, Toronto's record was 4-31.
Scottie Barnes is leading by example. The 23-year-old is playing some of his best two-way basketball of the season and it has resulted in the Toronto Raptors’ turning their fortunes around.
Scottie Barnes scored 24 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to their fifth straight win, a 106-82 blowout over the Wizards on Wednesday in Washington.
NBA Canada: Scottie Barnes (24p) & RJ Barrett (23p) led the charge for the @raptors as they notched their 3rd win in a row, defeating the Hawks 117-94! Scottie Barnes: 24 PTS, 11 REB, 7 AST, ...