Scottie Barnes will miss Wednesday’s game against the Boston Celtics due to a left groin strain, marking his third consecutive absence for the Toronto Raptors, RDS reported.
The forward has not played since Nov. 4, when he sustained the injury against the Denver Nuggets, according to Sportsnet. Through eight appearances this season, he averaged 23.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per contest.
Scottie Barnes has been ruled out of the game against the Celtics with a left groin strain. Immanuel Quickley (right hamstring) is questionable, as are both Collin Murray-Boyles and Trayce Jackson-Davis with illness.
The Raptors confirmed Barnes would not travel or suit up for the 7 p.m. ET matchup without waiting for a game-day evaluation, according to the official NBA injury report. Toronto dropped to 5-5 on the season following a 118-102 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
Immanuel Quickley remains questionable with a right hamstring issue after missing the team’s last two games. Quickley averages 17.4 points and 5.8 assists across eight appearances.
Scottie Barnes (groin) is out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. Via @BlakeMurphyODC pic.twitter.com/MeKXBbGDGK
Toronto also listed Collin Murray-Boyles and Trayce Jackson-Davis as questionable due to illnesses, according to TSN. Murray-Boyles missed Sunday’s game against Memphis, while Nate Bittle remains out with a right avulsion fracture.
Toronto’s squad used its sixth different starting lineup of the season against Memphis. Jamal Shead filled an expanded role by finishing with 20 points and 11 assists.
“When they’re out, it’s just next man up,” Shead told reporters after Monday’s contest, according to The Canadian Press. “It’s a lot of opportunity, and we get excited for it.”
The Raptors face the Celtics on Wednesday, with broadcast coverage scheduled on RDS2. Toronto has not provided a definitive timeline for Barnes to return to the lineup.
Scottie Barnes (groin), Kawhi Leonard, and Nate Bittle remain OUT for Raptors on Wednesday. Immanuel Quickley (hamstring), Collin Murray-Boyles (illness), and Trayce JacksonDavis (illness) are questionable. Celtics playing tonight, with clear injury report.
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