Raptors vs Pacers injury report for March 22: Is Scottie Barnes playing?

The Toronto Raptors managed to perform very well during what was a pivotal week of games. Scottie Barnes and the rest of the team went 3-1, taking down the Nuggets, Timberwolves, and Thunder at home. The Bucks beat them, but Toronto was on the road and lost Barnes to injury while leading late in the game.

The Indiana Pacers may not have the gaudy record that some of the other teams in the conference have, but they have enough interesting offensive pieces to give Toronto some genuine headaches. Indiana has shown they can befuddle Toronto in the past.

Even with all of the pieces the Pacers have, Toronto is still expected to be the victor in this game. Time will tell if they can make good on all of those expectations and come away with yet another win in their quest for .500 ball.

Is Scottie Barnes playing vs. Pacers?

Barnes has officially been ruled questionable to play in this game with a wrist injury. The MRI showed that there is nothing serious, but Barnes is still quite sore in that area. Even if he plays, this could be something worth watching for a very thin Toronto team.

Is Tyrese Haliburton playing vs. Raptors?

Haliburton is officially listed as questionable with a knee injury after missing some time with this most recent ailment. Without the All-Star point guard in the fold, Indiana’s offense will become much less potent against a Raptors team that has put together some solid games of late.

Full Raptors injury report vs. Pacers:

Christian Koloko suffered a fractured nose against the Thunder, but all signs point to him playing in this one. Otto Porter Jr. remains out for the rest of the season due to his foot, while Dalano Banton is not going to play due to a thumb injury that has been nagging him.

Full Pacers injury report vs. Raptors:

In addition to Haliburton, young guard Chris Duarte is also questionable to play with an ankle problem. Rookie wing Kendall Brown also appears unlikely to play after a serious leg injury has derailed his first season in the pros. 

Raptors upcoming schedule and opponents:

Toronto will face off against the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards next week before tussles with Miami and Philadelphia.

March 24 vs. Detroit Pistons

March 26 vs. Washington Wizards

March 28 vs. Miami Heat

March 31 @ Philadelphia 76ers