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Inside the five days that shaped the Toronto RaptorsIn the Raptors’ 30 years, times of good, bad and indifferent, a handful of instances were integral to the shaping of a franchise.
Bucks could move Khris Middleton in favor of Hawks' $68 million sharpshooter | Sporting NewsThe Milwaukee Bucks could make some changes, and a former target could finally get a chance to play with Giannis Antetokounmpo and company.
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Gary Trent Jr. - Keeps rolling from downtown FridayTrent (hip) closed with 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals in 25 minutes during Friday's 130-112 win over the Raptors.
ImpactAfter missing Milwaukee's past three games with a hip injury, Trent reached double-digit scoring figures off the bench and led the Bucks' reserves with 25 minutes. The veteran sharpshooter has been a steady presence in the rotation over his last 11 games, a stretch where he's averaged 11.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 2.5 threes while shooting 50.9 percent from deep. Trent hasn't made a start since the early part of the season, but he remains a solid source of treys and swipes for fantasy purposes.
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Damian Lillard - Stays hot from deep in winLillard contributed 26 points (6-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 10-10 FT), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals over 36 minutes during Friday's 130-112 win over Toronto.
ImpactLillard took advantage of a soft matchup against the Raptors, scoring at least 25 points for the fifth time in his last seven games. The superstar guard is heating up during this period, averaging 26.0 points, 6.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 3.7 threes while shooting a blistering 55.3 percent from deep. As long as Giannis Antetokounmpo is healthy for the Bucks to dominate in the painted area, Lillard should continue seeing plenty of open looks from long range.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo - Dominates Raptors with 35 pointsAntetokounmpo (knee) provided a game-high 35 points (12-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 11-18 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 130-112 win ove...
ImpactIt was Antetokounmpo's 10th game of the season with at least 35 points, and he also registered his 30th double-double of the campaign as he dominated in a cushy matchup against Toronto. Over his last 10 games, the perennial All-Star has averaged 28.3 points, 12.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals while shooting 57.2 percent from the field. However, Antetokounmpo is shooting a career-low 15.4 percent from three-point range and 58.7 percent from the charity stripe overall this season, which could continue to limit his appeal in nine-category fantasy leagues.
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Scottie Barnes - Stuffs stat sheet in lossBarnes amassed 10 points (4-16 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and two steals in 35 minutes during Friday's 130-112 loss to the Bucks.
ImpactAlthough it was Barnes' lowest scoring output since a six-point effort in the Dec. 22 loss to Houston, that didn't prevent him from contributing in other areas for the Raptors during a poor shooting night. Through his last nine outings, the star forward has averaged 20.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.6 blocks and 1.1 threes. While it was Davion Mitchell who formally started at point guard Friday, Barnes should continue acting as Toronto's primary facilitator in the absence of Immanuel Quickley (groin).
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RJ Barrett - Balanced output FridayBarrett had 21 points (7-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Friday's 130-112 loss to the Bucks.
ImpactThe 24-year-old swingman tallied his ninth double-double of the season Friday, matching Scottie Barnes for the team lead with 10 assists. Across his last seven contests, Barrett has averaged a productive 18.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.4 threes. As long as floor general Immanuel Quickley (groin) remains sidelined, Barrett should continue handling a heightened usage rate for the Raptors, which should amplify the latter's overall fantasy value in the meantime.
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