The True Post (Web News) Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes put in a historic performance, leading his team to victory in a thrilling match against the Golden State Warriors.
In this match played on Sunday, the Raptors defeated the Warriors 127-141 after overtime, while Scottie Barnes captured everyone’s attention with his outstanding all-around performance. Scottie Barnes recorded his first triple-double of the season in the match, providing 23 points, 25 rebounds and 10 assists. This performance is not only among the best performances of his career but also set a new record in Raptors history, as he became the first player to grab 25 rebounds in a single game. He is also only the 23rd player in NBA history to complete more than 23 points, 25 rebounds and 10 assists in a single game.
The final moments of the match were very thrilling. With just 24.8 seconds left in the fourth quarter, when the Raptors were trailing 122-119, Brandon Ingram missed a three-point shot, which Scotty Barnes made a brilliant rebound to put the ball back in the basket and tie the game, sending the game into overtime. The Raptors played brilliantly in overtime and took a clear lead. After the game, Scotty Barnes said that he was not thinking about any records or statistics, but was just focused on winning. He said that he was just keeping an eye on the ball and playing his part wherever he got the chance. He said that he tries to play his full role in helping the team win in every game.
Emmanuel Quickley scored 27 points and seven assists for the Raptors, while Brandon Ingram played an important role in the team’s success with 26 points and six assists. Coach Darko Rajakovic praised Barnes, saying he showed exceptional performance in rebounding, defense and playmaking and led the entire team. On the other hand, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry scored 39 points, including 14 in the third quarter, but his team could not escape defeat. Curry admitted that Scottie Barnes had a significant impact in this match and provided the Raptors with additional opportunities.
It should be noted that in this match, the Raptors’ two main centers, Jacob Poytel and Colin Murray Boyles, were unavailable due to injury and illness, due to which Scotty Barnes had to play as a center. He fulfilled this new role well, proving that he can be effective at every position for the team. This magnificent victory not only increased the confidence of the Raptors, but Scotty Barnes also proved once again that he is the future leader of the team and has the full potential to deliver an All-Star quality performance.