Barnes Returns to Game After Brief Hip Injury Scare

Raptors forward Scottie Barnes, initially cleared to play Friday against the Wizards despite an illness, briefly exited the game in the third quarter due to a left hip injury. He limped to the locker room but was subsequently cleared and returned to the contest with 11:22 remaining in the fourth quarter, appearing good to go. Barnes has maintained a perfect attendance record this season and averaged 18.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.6 blocks, and 1.1 steals in December.