Nurse says Barnes could “maybe” play in Game 3
Toronto Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes may very well be near a return.
Barnes was at Wednesday morning’s shootaround forward of Sport 3, and walked by reporters and not using a strolling boot or a noticeable limp.
Requested if there was an opportunity Barnes might play Wednesday night, coach Nick Nurse stated “perhaps.”
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Barnes, a finalist for NBA rookie of the 12 months, was nonetheless listed as uncertain.
His return can be an enormous enhance for a Raptors squad trailing 2-0 of their opening spherical playoff sequence in opposition to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Nurse additionally stated that Gary Trent Jr., who has been battling a non-COVID-19 sickness, and Thaddeus Younger (hyperextended left thumb) would play Wednesday.
Barnes was on tempo for a triple double, with 15 factors, 10 rebounds and eight assists, in Sport 1 when Joel Embiid stepped on his ankle, sending him crashing to the ground in agony.
He sat out Sport 2 in a strolling boot.
This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed April 20, 2022.
