Raptors' Barnes jammed thumb vs. Pacers, X-rays come back negative

Watch as Scottie Barnes joined Amy Audibert to discuss the Raptors win over the Pacers, and what was going through his mind in the final seconds at the free throw line to seal the game.

Toronto Raptors rookie sensation Scottie Barnes jammed his thumb in Saturday's win over the Indiana Pacers.

The team said that X-rays came back negative and they will continue to monitor the injury. The Raptors' next game comes against the New York Knicks on Monday at Madison Square Garden.

Barnes had a team-high 21 points and 12 rebounds while playing 35 minutes, which was third behind Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby. He helped the team close out a close game by scoring 11 points in the fourth quarter.

Seven games into his NBA career, the 20-year-old is averaging 18.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and two assists per game. The Raptors selected Barnes with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

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