Scottie Barnes Held Scoreless in Raptors Loss

The Toronto forward missed all 12 field goal attempts during a 117-94 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Basketball

Scottie Barnes Held Scoreless in Raptors Loss

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Scottie Barnes failed to score a single point in 28 minutes of play as the Toronto Raptors fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The forward struggled significantly, missing all 12 of his field goal attempts including five three-pointers.

Why it matters

The performance represents a major offensive lapse for the Raptors, who now hold a 2-1 record following the lopsided loss in Minneapolis. Barnes, who currently averages 17.0 points per game, was unable to convert despite multiple open looks at the basket.

Barnes finished 0-of-12 from the field and 0-of-5 from three-point range during the 117-94 loss. He is currently shooting 35.1% from the field across his three appearances this season.

The players

Scottie Barnes

Scottie Barnes is a professional basketball forward for the Toronto Raptors.

Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team competing in the NBA.

Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis.

The details

Defensive pressure in the paint and missed mid-range jumpers hampered Barnes throughout the game at Target Center. Despite the offensive struggles, he contributed three rebounds, three assists, four steals, and one block to his stat line.

October 25, 2026: Scottie Barnes played against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
2023: Scottie Barnes previously failed to score in a game against the Charlotte Hornets.
October 30, 2026: The Toronto Raptors play the Orlando Magic.

Season Trajectory

This loss drops the Raptors to a 2-1 record and serves as a reality check for a team adjusting to lineup shifts and injury absences. The outcome forces the coaching staff to re-evaluate their offensive flow as they prepare for a matchup against the Orlando Magic.

Fantasy managers should note that Barnes' 0-point outing was mitigated by 4 steals and 1 block, providing rare defensive value in an otherwise empty shooting performance. The team will look to rebound during their next game on October 30 against the Orlando Magic.

The takeaway

Even elite players face nights where their shot simply refuses to fall regardless of defensive pressure or open looks. Barnes will likely focus on rhythm adjustments in practice before the upcoming Wednesday game to move past this statistical outlier.