The injury bug just will not leave the Toronto Raptors alone. Scottie Barnes has officially been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Boston Celtics, marking his third straight absence with an adductor injury.
The news comes on the same day the Raptors announced Kawhi Leonard is continuing his reconditioning process after receiving treatment for swelling in his left knee. The team said it will provide another update on Leonard in a week, meaning Toronto will have to get through its upcoming games without him, too.
Barnes’ absence is obviously another big loss for the Raptors, especially against a Celtics team that have bested the Raptors nine of the last ten meetings. Barnes this season has been averaging 23.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.2 steals in 33.3 minutes per game across eight appearances this season.
Toronto could get some help from Collin Murray-Boyles, who is questionable with an illness. If he’s cleared to play, he’s expected to step back into the starting lineup in Barnes’ place. Immanuel Quickley is also questionable with a hamstring injury, while Nate Bittle remains out with a foot injury.
