Raptors forward Scottie Barnes posts 28-14-5 as Toronto opens 2-0
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The gist
Raptors forward Scottie Barnes scored 28 points with 14 rebounds and 5 assists in a 112-102 win over the Wizards.
It was the fifth such road line in franchise history, with Toronto now 2-0.
Background
Scottie Barnes is a 25-year-old forward-guard for the Toronto Raptors, the 2022 Rookie of the Year and a two-time All-Star who signed with the team through 2029-30. Last season he started 80 games and averaged 18.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists as Toronto went 46-36 and lost to the Cavaliers in seven games. Toronto traded for Kawhi Leonard this summer to pair with Barnes, hoping he can become a true NBA superstar and All-NBA player this season.
How it unfolded
- Oct 21, 2026In the home opener, Barnes had 23 points, six rebounds and five assists in 26 minutes as the Raptors beat the Bulls 135-92, the largest season-opening win in franchise history. He also moved into fifth on the Raptors' all-time assist list, passing Pascal Siakam.
- Oct 22, 2026Barnes spoke to the media following Thursday's practice.
- Oct 23, 2026Barnes praised Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson, saying he gave him advice during Wednesday's game.
- Oct 23, 2026Barnes scored 28 points with 14 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals as the Raptors beat the Wizards 112-102 in Washington, improving to 2-0.
- Oct 24, 2026Per StatsCentre, it was only the fifth game in Raptors history with at least 28 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists on the road, joining Chris Bosh, Pascal Siakam, Doug Christie and Barnes himself.
Who’s saying what
- Expert
- StatsCentre noted the 28-14-5 road line was only the fifth of its kind in Raptors franchise history.
- Support
- Barnes said Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson is "really good, really talented" and has "all the qualities to be really great in this league," adding he gave him a bit of advice.