Scottie Barnes is available to play against the New York Knicks after missing the Raptors’ last four games with a left groin strain, head coach Darko Rajaković announced before tip-off.
Barnes went through part of the Raptors’ practice on Saturday and was listed as questionable ahead of the contest.
The 25-year-old is averaging 23.5 points, 7.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists and 2.3 steals over eight games.
Toronto won its first game with Barnes out against the Milwaukee Bucks, but has lost three straight since in the absence of its all-star and second-team All-Defensive player from last season.
Kawhi Leonard remains out with left knee injury management and all three of the Raptors’ two-way players — Nate Bittle, Malachi Smith and Kevin McCullar Jr. — are also unavailable.
The Raptors have lost 13 straight games against the reigning NBA champion Knicks dating back to Jan. 22, 2023.
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