Raptors' Scottie Barnes returns to lineup Sunday vs. Knicks

January 02, 2022 - 2:29pm

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) reacts after a slam dunk past Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton (18). (Nathan Denette/CP)

The Toronto Raptors will have Scottie Barnes back in the lineup when they host the New York Knicks on Sunday.

Barnes hasn’t played since Dec. 18 missing two games while in COVID-19 protocol plus another due to knee tendinitis.

The rookie power forward has averaged 15.6 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game this season.

Nurse says he expects to start small, so likely both Khem and Precious off the bench with Trent Jr, Fred; Pascal; OG and Barnes starting. https://t.co/GpeqRCZKHH

— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) January 2, 2022

After dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak, the Raptors are now only missing Isaac Bonga (conditioning), David Johnson (left calf strain) and Goran Dragic (personal leave).

Toronto is 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 15-17 record and coming off a 116-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday with no fans in attendance at Scotiabank Arena.

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