Barnes Expected Out Again With Groin Strain

Scottie Barnes has expanded his offensive role for Toronto, averaging a career-high 23.5 points before a left groin strain sidelined him; more frequent drives and nearly twice as many free-throw attempts have helped offset his poor three-point shooting. Barnes missed a second straight game Monday against Memphis, and rookie Collin Murray-Boyles was also ruled out with an illness, opening frontcourt minutes for Kyle Anderson, Jamison Battle and Allen Graves.