Scottie Barnes Earns In The Endzone’s Pro Nole of the Week
Scottie Barnes is In The Endzone’s Pro Nole of the Week after opening Toronto’s season with two strong performances, highlighted by a double-double against Washington.
The former Florida State standout scored 23 points in the Raptors’ season opener against Chicago before recording 28 points, 14 rebounds and five assists against the Wizards. His contributions helped Toronto win its first two games.
Barnes Leads the Way Against Washington
Barnes delivered his best performance of the week in Toronto’s 112–102 road victory over Washington on October 23.
He finished with 28 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks, contributing across the stat sheet. Barnes shot 12-for-26 from the field and made all three of his free throws.
Along with leading the offense, Barnes contributed on the glass, created opportunities for teammates and made plays defensively.
A Productive Start to the Season
Barnes began the week with 23 points, six rebounds and five assists in Toronto’s 135–92 season-opening victory over Chicago on October 21.
Across those first two games, he averaged 25.5 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Those performances gave the Raptors an encouraging start and established Barnes as an early candidate for this week’s recognition.
Sunday’s game against Minnesota was a setback. Barnes went scoreless on 0-for-12 shooting in Toronto’s 117–94 loss, finishing with three rebounds, three assists, four steals and one block.
Including that outing, Barnes averaged 17 points, approximately 7.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists across his three games during the week.
In The Endzone’s Selection
Barnes’ difficult last game deserves acknowledgment, but his first two performances still earned him this week’s selection.
His 28-point, 14-rebound outing against Washington was the centerpiece of a week in which he contributed as a scorer, rebounder and playmaker. Combined with his productive season opener, it gives the former Seminole In The Endzone’s Pro Nole of the Week honors for October 19–25.