Raptors coach Nick Nurse on if Barnes will play Game 3: ‘Maybe’
Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse has not ruled out prized rookie Scottie Barnes from playing in Game 3 of the team’s playoff series against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.
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Nurse left the door open to Barnes returning at shootaround in the morning.
Barnes suffered an ankle injury in Game 1 of the series on Saturday and was in a walking boot at shootaround on Monday.
The first-round pick was not in a walking boot at shootaround on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Gary Trent Jr. (non-COVID illness) will play Wednesday, Nurse said. Trent Jr. played just 10 minutes and was ineffective in Monday’s Game 2 loss.
Thad Young (thumb) also will play after being on the court for just eight minutes on Monday.
The 76ers lead the series 2-0.
Game 3 is on Sportsnet on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
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