The Toronto Raptors are looking to return to the win column as they welcome the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday.
The Raptors lost to the Memphis Grizzlies, 118-102, on Monday, while the Celtics are coming off a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers, 123-101, in an emotionally charged affair on Tuesday.
Toronto has played without Scottie Barnes for the last two games. Barnes is recovering from a groin injury he sustained against the Denver Nuggets a week ago.
With the Raptors still groping for form, they would need the do-it-all forward back in action.
Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)Scottie Barnes' injury status vs. Celtics
Unfortunately for Toronto, Barnes is still out against Boston, according to the NBA's injury report.
With the two-time All-Star sidelined, along with Kawhi Leonard, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Colin Murray-Bowles, Jakob Poeltl, and Ja'Kobe Walter are expected to pick up the cudgels. Quickley and Murray-Bowles, however, were listed as questionable against the Celtics due to a hamstring injury and an illness, respectively.
The Raptors are missing the all-around production of Barnes, who is averaging 23.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 2.2 steals. He has been extra committed on defense, stating that his goal is to earn his first nod to the All-Defensive First Team.
According to StatMuse, Barnes has averaged 16.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.0 steals in 18 games against the Celtics.
Toronto has a 5-5 record, including 2-2 at home. Boston leads the Eastern Conference with a 9-2 record, including a four-game winning streak.
Article Continues BelowRaptors injury report
Scottie Barnes – Out (left groin strain)
Nate Bittle – Out (right avulsion fracture)
Kawhi Leonard – Out (left knee injury)
Trayce Jackson-Davis – Questionable (illness)
Collin Murray-Boyles – Questionable (illness)
Immanuel Quickley – Questionable (right hamstring injury)
Celtics injury report
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