Raptors shouldn’t rest Scottie Barnes, but they have levers to pull in a soft tank
The Raptors can redeploy their minutes to see more from their young role players, reaping some other benefits in the process.

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The Toronto Rptors are 19-42 in the season and own the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference, although their future is bright. Scottie Barnes has remained a star, they added Brandon Ingram, and young role players like Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and Gradey Dick have all continued to improve.
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Magic sticking together, aiming for revenge on Raptors
The Orlando Magic will hope to dust themselves off and snap a three-game losing skid on Tuesday when they host the Toronto Raptors. The teams will be meeting for the second time in three days.
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Scottie Barnes' Injury Status for Bulls vs Raptors
The Raptors are listing Scottie Barnes as questionable for Friday's game in Chicago with a left hip contusion. Barnes' hip injury sidelined him for Toronto's 20-point loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, and he is now in jeopardy of missing his second straight game.