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Scottie Barnes makes Raptors history never done before in Toronto basketball
TL;DR
Scottie Barnes has made Raptors history by scoring at least 20 points in each of the first four playoff games, a feat never achieved before in Toronto basketball. The Raptors have tied their Eastern Conference first round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers at four games each.
Key points
- Scottie Barnes scored at least 20 points in each of the first four playoff games
- This is a historic achievement for the Toronto Raptors
- The Raptors tied their playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers
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Scottie Barnes is on a roll, and so are the Toronto Raptors.
After falling behind two games to none to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Raptors have stormed back to tie their Eastern Conference first round playoff series at four games apiece.
Barnes is a big reason why.
He has scored at least 20 points in each of their first four playoff games. That's a feat that's never been done before in Raptors history.
At this point, it's hard to bet against Barnes continuing this stretch. And the better he plays, the more danger it puts the Cavs in, too.
It's really a strong culmination for Barnes of so much improvement throughout his career. When he was drafted out of Florida State, Barnes was viewed as a player who did so many things well but wasn't necessarily expected to be an incredible scorer.
He's still a super well-rounded player, but the scoring has caught up. He's improved his outside shooting and his foul shooting, and he can get the ball in the basket from all over the floor.
And right now, Barnes is confident. He knows the Raptors have a chance in this series. And he's doing what he can to lead a run deeper into the postseason.
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Q&A
What record did Scottie Barnes achieve in the playoffs?
Scottie Barnes scored at least 20 points in each of the first four playoff games, a first in Raptors history.
How did the Toronto Raptors perform against the Cleveland Cavaliers?
The Raptors fell behind two games to none but have tied their Eastern Conference first round playoff series at four games apiece.
Why is Scottie Barnes important to the Raptors' playoff success?
Scottie Barnes has been crucial to the Raptors' playoff success, consistently scoring over 20 points in each game, helping them tie the series.
