On March 13, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game that ended earlier today, the Toronto Raptors defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-115 away.
In this game, Raptors star Pascal Siakam performed brightly. He played 35 minutes and shot 12-of-22, including 2-of-4 from three-point range, and had 33 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals. In today's game, the Nuggets forward has not been able to find a way to limit Siakam, and his scoring efficiency in the box is extremely efficient.
So far in the regular season, Siakam has still played an All-Star performance. He averaged 37.6 minutes per game and was able to finish with 21.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.3 steals. He shot 48.3 percent from the field and 34.5 percent from three-point range.
At the same time, in today's game, Raptors rookie Scotty Barnes also played very well. He played 39 minutes, shooting 11-of-20, including 2-of-4 from three-point range, and recorded 25 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. As a young player, Barnes is very mature on the field. Although this season is the first season of his career, he has already secured the position of the team's main player.
So far this season, he has averaged 35.5 minutes per game. He can contribute 15.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.2 steals, shooting 49.0% from the field and 31.1% from three-point range. Among them, his average playing time ranks first among rookies, his average score per game ranks fourth, his rebounds per game ranks third, his average assists ranks third, his average steals ranks second, and his average block per game ranks third. With his outstanding personal performances, he also became one of the favourites for the best rookie of the season.
After winning this game, the Raptors' record reached 37-30, ranking seventh in the East. They are only one win away from the sixth Cavaliers in the East, so if they can play the next game, they still have a chance to hit the top six in the East.