Scottie Barnes emphasizes championship goals despite Raptors' struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 12:25 AM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Scottie Barnes expressed strong championship aspirations for the Toronto Raptors following a 128-109 loss to the Denver Nuggets on November 6. The Raptors have had a challenging road trip, losing to high-caliber teams while recently winning against the Los Angeles Clippers. Barnes, who has averaged 30 points per game in recent outings, managed only 17 points against the Nuggets. With Kawhi Leonard recovering from injury, the team's performance is under scrutiny as they face a tough schedule ahead, starting with the Milwaukee Bucks. Leonard's presence is expected to bolster the squad, but his return timeline remains uncertain.
- •Raptors lost 128-109 to the Nuggets in a recent game
- •Scottie Barnes scored 17 points, significantly lower than his average
- •Kawhi Leonard is recovering; his return is uncertain
- •Next game against 1-7 Milwaukee Bucks on November 7
- •Raptors face a challenging stretch with multiple tough opponents ahead
- 12:25 AMYahoo Sports — Scottie Barnes Sets Championship Expectations for Toronto Raptors
"The team has looked far from championship-caliber so far, but they're hoping Kawhi Leonard can make the difference.
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