RJ Barrett showcased his adaptability in the Raptors’ system, scoring a season-high 37 points and leading Toronto (15-21) to a convincing 133-118 victory over the struggling Golden State Warriors (17-19) on Sunday night.
Since his trade to the Raptors from the Knicks on Dec. 30, Barrett has been finding his rhythm, making a significant impact in his fourth game with the team.
The Raptors’ victory was accentuated by a subpar performance from Stephen Curry, who finished the game 2 for 14 with only nine points. Curry struggled to find his 3-point touch, missing all nine attempts, marking his second-lowest scoring total of the season and his second in single digits.
Former Warrior Chris Boucher made a significant contribution off the bench for the Raptors, adding 17 points and nine rebounds to secure the win.
Despite a 25-point effort from Klay Thompson, the Warriors couldn’t overcome their shooting woes. Golden State shot 39.2% from the field. The team struggled from beyond the arc (14/46).
Draymond Green returned to the Warriors’ practice floor for the pregame walkthrough, marking his comeback after a 12-game suspension.
However, Golden State failed to find its rhythm, facing challenges without Chris Paul, who suffered a broken left hand in the previous game.
