Raptors secure playoff return after four years as Scottie Barnes shines in win over Nets

Scottie Barnes recorded a triple-double to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 136-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, securing their first playoff appearance in four years.

Barnes finished with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists as Toronto closed out the season with a victory. The Raptors ended with a 46-36 record, climbing to fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

The result, combined with losses by the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks, confirmed Toronto’s playoff berth. The team will now face the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round.

RJ Barrett led all scorers for Toronto with 26 points, while Brandon Ingram added 25 points and nine rebounds.

Point guard Immanuel Quickley did not return after halftime due to tightness in his right hamstring, finishing with four points and five assists in 17 minutes.

For Brooklyn, Chaney Johnson recorded a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds off the bench. The Nets ended their season with a 20-62 record following a third straight defeat.

Toronto last reached the playoffs in 2022, when they were eliminated in the first round, making this return a significant milestone for the franchise.