These five players could be re-routed ahead of the NBA's Feb. 6 trade deadline and profile as potentially meaningful contributors to a title run.
In the game within the game, Scottie Barnes and Zion Williamson would often get matched up against each other Monday night as the host Raptors were looking to keep the good times rolling. The mano a mano matchup was both compelling and competitive.
Zion Williamson was the lone New Orleans offensive player ... 37-16: Toronto edge in bench points, paced by Chris Boucher's 14.
Whether it was his one on one matchup with Zion Williamson or simply deciding to take over a game when a game was there for the taking, credit Scottie Barnes for taking his game to another level. Toronto’s recent run of success hasn’t entirely been a result of Barnes’ improved play,
It culminated during the fourth quarter when Pelicans head coach Willie Green picked up two technical fouls after arguing a non-foul call on Zion Williamson. Green was furious when Williamson ...