Scottie Barnes powered Toronto’s comeback, scoring 15 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter as the Raptors erased a 13-point deficit to beat the Clippers 125-118. Immanuel Quickley added 27 points and RJ Barrett had 26. Barnes gave Toronto its first lead with a turnaround jumper during a decisive late run.

By the Numbers
  • Barnes: 22 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists.
  • Quickley: 27 points; Barrett: 26 points.
  • Toronto outscored Los Angeles 12-1 during its late surge.
  • The Clippers have lost 6 straight after winning their season opener.
Yes, But

The win came against a slumping Clippers team, and Toronto was without Kawhi Leonard, who missed the game with a left knee injury. Leonard’s return to Los Angeles was especially notable after his trade back to Toronto in September.

State of Play
  • Both teams were playing the second game of a back-to-back.
  • Toronto responded to a loss to the Lakers; Los Angeles was coming off a defeat to Golden State.
  • Clippers newcomer Gradey Dick made his first start for Los Angeles, recording 12 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
What’s Next

The Raptors visit Denver and the Clippers host Miami on Wednesday night.

Bottom Line

Barnes’ fourth-quarter takeover turned a difficult road game into a comeback win and gave Toronto a timely lift amid a demanding back-to-back.