Raptors Dominate Nets Behind Barnes’ Triple-Double in High-Scoring Affair
TORONTO (Interstat) — Scottie Barnes recorded a triple-double with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists Sunday to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 136-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at Scotiabank Arena.
The Raptors seized control with a 70-point first half and never relented, shooting 63% from the floor. Brandon Ingram scored 25 points and RJ Barrett added 26 for Toronto, which improved to 46-36.
The Nets, who fell to 20-62, were led by Tyson Etienne’s 20 points and Chaney Johnson’s 16 points and 13 rebounds. Brooklyn shot just 40.7% from the field and was outscored by 35 points despite a 13-4 advantage in offensive rebounds.
Attendance was 18,778. The total score of 237 points surpassed the over/under line of 217.5.