Breaking: RJ Barrett’s Current Status for the Trail Blazers vs. Raptors Game
According to Sportsnet’s Michael Grange: “RJ Barrett is a late scratch for Raptors vs. Blazers due to illness.”
After 52 games, Barrett has averaged 19.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game while shooting 37.0% from three-point range and 48.8% from the field.
With a 23-40 record after 63 games, the Raptors are the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference. They are currently in the middle of a two-game losing streak and have gone 4-6 over their previous ten games.
The Raptors most recently suffered a 120-113 defeat at the hands of Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. In 37 minutes of action, Barrett finished with 23 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, and a 9/16 shooting percentage from the field and a 3/4 three-point percentage.
The Raptors’ next game is scheduled for Monday night in Colorado, where they will play the Denver Nuggets, after the Trail Blazers.
With a 17-45 record through 62 games, the Trail Blazers are currently the 14th seed in the Western Conference. They are currently in the midst of a three-game losing streak and have gone 2-8 over their last ten games. The Trail Blazers’ next game is scheduled for Monday night in Oregon, where they will host the Boston Celtics after the Raptors.