Scottie Barnes Expected to Excel as Playmaker for Injured Raptors

Scottie Barnes is anticipated to be a primary playmaker for the Toronto Raptors in Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, especially with the team dealing with multiple injuries, including potentially Immanuel Quickley. Barnes has been excelling in a variety of roles, averaging 6.7 assists per game since December 28, ranking seventh among all forwards. He is also averaging 50.2 passes made per game and is coming off a 13-assist performance on Wednesday, having topped 4.5 assists in six of his last ten outings.