Of all the areas Scottie Barnes excels, and there are many, one strength that does not apply to the face of the Raptors franchise player is his ability to knock down three-pointers.

He drilled two in the opening quarter Sunday night, continuing an early season trend that is not realistically sustainable.

When he does make shots, the floor opens and it allows the likes of Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett to attack the lanes that are created.

Barnes was also very active on both ends of the floor against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, a team that did not have not Ja Morant available following yet another incident that speaks to his immaturity.

Barnes is in his fifth NBA season, his maturity growing and his impact on games expanding.

It helps when Barrett is at his efficient best, when Ingr

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