That’s Scottie Barnes in a nutshell. It’s not always …
At one point late in the first half, Toronto was 1-for-18 from beyond the arc. It was ugly, but no matter how bad their shooting woes got, the Raptors never let it impact their focus or execution on the defensive end of the floor. They were unrelenting, winning the game to even their first-round series with Cleveland through sheer will and force.
That’s Scottie Barnes in a nutshell. It’s not always pretty, but whatever he lacks in style, he more than makes up for in substance. He’s the type of player that wins on the margins.
Good shooting night, bad shooting night, doesn’t matter. He’ll find a way. Whatever it takes.
“I’m just trying to win basketball games,” said Barnes, who shot just 6-of-15 and missed both his three-point attempts but scored or assisted on 35 of Toronto’s 93 points and recorded four stocks (steals and blocks) in 42 minutes – the most he’s played in a regulation game this season. “I think that’s what makes me better, trying to do whatever it takes to win basketball game, making that effort, those extra efforts, trying to do more than what I can do. ” TSN This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: That’s Scottie Barnes in a nutshell.
It’s not always …