In a thrilling NBA matchup, Toronto Raptors’ Scottie Barnes faced a daunting challenge in defending Milwaukee Bucks' superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Head coach Darko Rajakovic hailed Antetokounmpo as one of the top three basketball players globally,

Four years ago, Scottie Barnes was a rookie still trying to get his bearings in the NBA. Now, he is an All-Star forward who isn't afraid to let future Hall of Famers know how he feels.

Scottie Barnes got in Giannis Antetokounmpo's face after scoring a bucket, and the very next play, Giannis sent Barnes to the floor.

Barnes closed with 33 points (13-24 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 139-129 loss to the Mavericks.

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes was ecstatic after the Blue Jays made it to the World Series on Monday night.

Barnes is a do-it-all forward with a unique career trajectory who is difficult to assess when ranking the league's brightest stars.

Barnes put up 17 points (6-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals across 36 minutes in Friday's 122-116 loss to Milwaukee. Barnes was less productive offensively Friday but was able to make his first three-pointers of the season.

The Toronto Raptors aren't expected to be a playoff team in the Eastern Conference, but the players and coaches on the roster are none the wiser. Raptors star S