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Oct 23, 2024 | 3:10 AM
TORONTO — Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors kick off the new NBA season tonight as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Barnes has been made the focal point of the team as the Raptors lean into a rebuild this season.
He averaged 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 steals last season to earn his first-ever all-star appearance.
Toronto has the toughest schedule to start the season of any NBA team.