Dec. 09, 2024 22:34 PM EST

Raptors F Scottie Barnes Leaves Game Against Knicks Because Of Sprained Right Ankle

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) is helped off the court after suffering an injury during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, in Toronto, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) Nathan Denette, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) is helped off the court after suffering an injury during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, in Toronto, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) moves the ball past New York Knicks guard Cameron Payne (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. (Nathan Denette//The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is tended to by a team trainer after getting hurt during the second half of an NBA basketball game against New York Knicks in Toronto, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) is helped off the court after suffering an injury during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, in Toronto, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) moves the ball past New York Knicks guard Cameron Payne (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. (Nathan Denette//The Canadian Press via AP)
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TORONTO (AP) — Toronto forward Scottie Barnes left the Raptors' game against the New York Knicks on Monday night midway through the third quarter because of a sprained right ankle.

Barnes was helped off the court by teammates before hopping to the locker room, unable to put weight on his right foot.

After Toronto lost 113-108, Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said initial X-rays on Barnes' foot did not reveal a fracture.

The 2022 NBA Rookie of the Year, Barnes will be evaluated again Tuesday morning, Rajakovic said. Toronto's next game is Thursday at Miami.

Barnes was injured when he landed on New York’s Karl-Anthony Towns while battling for a defensive rebound with 6:47 left in the third quarter. Barnes scored 15 points in 23 minutes before exiting.

Barnes missed 11 games earlier this season because of a right orbital fracture and has worn protective glasses since returning Nov. 21. Toronto went 2-9 without him.

A first-time All-Star last season, Barnes signed a contract extension this summer that could reach around $270 million if he meets supermax criteria.

Barnes came into Monday’s game averaging career highs of 21 points, 8.7 rebounds and 7.8 assists.

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