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February 2, 2026
Named All-Star, logs six stocks
Barnes posted 14 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, four blocks and two steals over 34 minutes during the Raptors' 107-100 win over the Jazz on Sunday.
Analysis
Barnes was named as a reserve for All-Star weekend and showed why with his performance Sunday, especially on the defensive end of the floor where he blocked four shots for a second consecutive game. He twisted his left foot on Jusuf Nurkic while diving for a loose ball late in the fourth quarter, and while Barnes was able to finish out the game, that potential injury will need to be monitored ahead of the Raptors' next game, which takes place Wednesday against the Timberwolves.
January 31, 2026
Swats four shots in Friday's loss
Barnes registered 19 points (7-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and four blocks over 35 minutes during the Raptors' 130-120 loss to the Magic on Friday.
Analysis
Barnes finished Friday's game as the Raptors' second-leading scorer behind Brandon Ingram (35 points), though the former made his presence felt more on the defensive side of the floor. It was the fifth time Barnes logged at least four blocks in a game this season, and he has recorded three blocks in three of his last four outings, including last Friday's win over the Trail Blazers when he blocked six shots. Barnes is averaging 2.8 combined steals-plus-blocks per game this season along with 19.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 5.6 assists over 34.5 minutes per game.