Scottie Barnes injury update: breaks hand vs. Warriors / News - Basketnews.com

Scottie Barnes sustained a fractured hand, leaving the game against the Golden State Warriors early.

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On Friday night, the Toronto Raptors faced a setback, not only losing the game 120-105 to the Golden State Warriors but also experiencing the absence of All-Star Scottie Barnes due to injury.

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Barnes, the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2022 and a first-time All-Star this season, suffered a fractured third metacarpal bone in his left hand. He is out indefinitely.

Barnes had been having an outstanding season, averaging career highs of 20.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game.

Barnes' injury occurred late in the first half when he collided with the rim while attempting a block. Subsequently, he was subbed out with just under two minutes remaining in the second quarter and headed to the locker room for treatment.

"Obviously, when you lose an All-Star player in the game, that definitely changes a lot of things," Toronto coach Darko Rajakovic said. "We tried with different lineups, different players tonight, gave multiple players opportunities there."

Despite the loss, Barnes managed to contribute 10 points and six rebounds in just 16 minutes of play, ending a streak of five consecutive double-doubles.

The Raptors, with a record of 22-38 and now on a two-game losing streak, are set to continue their four-game homestand, facing the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.

Barnes is the second player on Friday to suffer a fractured left hand, with the Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook also sustaining a left-hand injury during their game against the Washington Wizards. Westbrook has also been ruled out indefinitely.

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