Fansided · Mar 23
Reserves’ struggles are a real problem despite encouraging Scottie Barnes message
Nov 7, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) drives to the basket against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn ImagesThe Raptors’ 120-98 loss to the Suns was a brutal outing for several players. Brandon Ingram finished with 6 points on 3-10 shooting, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 blocks, and 5 big turnovers. Jakob Poeltl didn’t record a single point or rebound in 17 minutes on the court. The bench wasn’t spared either. Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jamal Shead shot a combined 3-14 from the field and 0-8 from three.