The Toronto Raptors could be closer to a return back to full strength.
All-star forward Scottie Barnes went through a part of practice Saturday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the New York Knicks, Sportsnet's Michael Grange reported.
Additionally, fellow Raptors all-star forward Kawhi Leonard continued his individual on-court work, per Grange.
Barnes has been out of the lineup since Nov. 4 with a groin strain, while Leonard only suited up for Toronto in its first two games before left knee swelling forced him out.
Barnes is averaging 23.5 points, 7.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists in eight games played. Leonard, meanwhile, is averaging 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
Without the two stars in the lineup, the Raptors have struggled over their last five games at 1-4, including losing their last three straight.
The Raptors sit eighth in the Eastern Conference with a 5-7 record. They will host the 6-6 Knicks for a pair of games Sunday and Tuesday.
