The seven combined steals and blocks were a season high for Barnes, as the fourth-year forward continues to make a big impact at the defensive end. Barnes has recorded at least one block and one steal ...

He'll wear goggles to protect his eye ... from contenders once the trade deadline rolls around. Either way, Scottie Barnes' return shouldn't impact Poeltl as much as RJ Barrett from a pure ...

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.