In contrast to Zion’s struggles, Barnes’ steady rise fuels Raptors’ optimism
In some ways, comparing Scottie Barnes and Zion Williamson is like a basketball philosophy test. As the two squared off Monday, Barnes showed why the Raptors feel their star is only getting better.
Poeltl, Barnes lead Raptors past Pelicans 113-104 for Toronto’s first 4-game win streak since 2023
Scottie Barnes was a winner long before the Raptors started winning
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.
Takeaways for Toronto as Raptors Winning Streak Continues vs. Pelicans
The Toronto Raptors clinched their fourth straight victory on Monday night as their hot streak continued against the New Orleans Pelicans
Kyrie Irving Makes Honest Zion Williamson Statement After Mavs-Pelicans Game
On Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks beat the New Orleans Pelicans by a score of 137-136. Kyrie Irving finished the win with 25 points, nine rebounds, six
Red-hot Raptors survive an explosive night from Zion Williamson to post fourth straight win
In the game within the game, Scottie Barnes and Zion Williamson would often get matched up against each other Monday night as the host Raptors were looking to keep the good times rolling. The mano a mano matchup was both compelling and competitive.
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Poeltl, Barnes lead Raptors past Pelicans 113-104 for Toronto's first 4-game win streak since 2023
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives to the net past Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Monday, Jan. 27 ...
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Poeltl, Barnes lead Raptors past Pelicans 113-104 for Toronto's first 4-game win streak since 2023
TORONTO (AP) — Jakob Poeltl had 21 points and 14 rebounds, Scottie Barnes had 21 points ... included a home victory over the Pelicans. Zion Williamson scored 31 points and CJ McCollum had ...
As Scottie Barnes' stock rises, Raptors' chances of drafting Duke's Cooper Flagg drops
The Raptors have reeled off four wins in a row and have posted victories in six of their past seven games in what has inarguably been the best stretch of basketball played under second-year head coach Darko Rajakovic. A winnable game in Washington awaits Wednesday night followed by another winnable game Friday when Chicago comes to town.
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NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 52, but Thunder lose
Stephen Curry bounced back from a four-point first half with five second-half 3-pointers and the Golden State Warriors rallied to overcome Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 52 points and stun the Oklahoma Cit
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National Analyst Finds Cooper Flagg’s Perfect Home in $3.5Bn NBA Team Due to a Very Personal Reason
In the NBA, talent is only part of the equation—fit matters just as much. The post National Analyst Finds Cooper Flagg’s Perfect Home in $3.5Bn NBA Team Due to a Very Personal Reason appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Zion Williamson: If I could play in back-to-backs, I would. Physically, I can, but I work for the Pelicans
Let me make this clear to everybody out there. If I could play in the back-to-backs, I would. Physically? Yes, I can. But I work for
Raptors Insider: Gambling on Kawhi Leonard worked. Why not target Zion Williamson at NBA trade deadline?
Toronto reportedly is interested in Brandon Ingram but his New Orleans Pelicans teammate might be an even more juicy target.
What is Cooper Flagg's ideal NBA destination?
NBA Draft approaches, the debate over Cooper Flagg's ideal landing spot is heating up. The 6'9" forward from Maine is widely regarded as a generational talent, but his