Scottie Barnes, a key player for the Raptors, left the game against the Knicks on Monday night due to an injury.
Details of the Injury:
During the third quarter, Scottie Barnes hurt his right ankle and foot after colliding with Karl-Anthony Towns near the basket. His teammates helped him off the court as he couldn’t put weight on his injured foot. The initial diagnosis was a sprained ankle.
Medical Updates:
Coach Darko Rajakovic mentioned that X-rays came back negative, but Barnes will have an MRI to get a clearer picture of how bad it is. He’ll be checked again on Tuesday morning for further evaluation.
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Impact on Season:
Barnes had already missed 11 games this season because of a different injuryโa right orbital fracture. Before this game, he was averaging impressive stats: 21 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game.
Fans are really hoping he gets better soon because he’s such an important player for the team.
Barnes recently signed a five-year max extension with the Raptors. If he makes an All-NBA team this year, his contract’s value would increase even more. But if he’s out for too long again, that dream might slip away like sand through fingers.
