In some ways, comparing Scottie Barnes and Zion Williamson is like a basketball philosophy test. As the two squared off Monday, Barnes showed why the Raptors feel their star is only getting better.

New Orleans arrives without Dejounte Murray and Herb Jones, and that leaves the visitors vulnerable on the perimeter. They gave up 123 points to the Hornets at the weekend, on the heels of getting torched for 139 points by the Grizzlies on Friday — so Barnes should have ample chances to flash his playmaking skills.

Before this recent six-in-seven run of wins, and during a period when an injured Barnes missed 35 of 88 games, Toronto's record was 4-31.

Analyzing Monday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Toronto Raptors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In some ways, comparing Scottie Barnes and Zion Williamson is like a basketball philosophy test. As the two squared off Monday, Barnes showed why the Raptors feel their star is only getting better.

I feel like I’m a great defender. I feel like it doesn’t really get talked about enough but I feel like I’m a great defender. I guard whoever, can play one through

Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. and Toronto Raptors guard-forward Scottie Barnes have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week,

Here’s a peek at the injury report for the Toronto Raptors (13-32), which currently has three players listed, as the Raptors ready for their matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans (12-34, also three injured players) at Scotiabank Arena on Monday,

The New Orleans Pelicans and Scottie Barnes will clash when the Pelicans (12-34) play the Toronto Raptors (13-32) at Scotiabank Arena on Monday, January 27 at 7:30 PM ET.The Pelicans enter this

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Top Performers Zion Williamson – 31 PTS, 7 REB, 3 BLK CJ McCollum – 22 PTS, 7 REB, 2 STL Dejounte Murray - 21 PTS, 7 REB, 8 AST Toronto – Top Performers Scottie Barnes – 21 PTS, 11 REB, 8 AST (DBL-DBL) Jakob Poeltl – 21 PTS,