Watch Scotty Barnes give Jared McCain a kiss before the dunk
The Toronto Raptors suddenly roaring after winning their fifth straight game with their dismantling the Philadelphia 76ers121-112, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday.
The Raptors improved to 10-5including an impressive 7-3 on the road. After trailing at halftime, they took an 18-7 lead early in the third quarter and never looked back.
In the closing minutes of the third frame, Toronto also had a game-high dunk thanks to it Scottie Barnes. After Jamal Sheed stole the ball from VJ Edgecombe, he threw the ball to Barnes, who attacked the paint and blew a kiss to Jared McCain before throwing it away.
Barnes has always been a colorful character, and that little spread for McCain was definitely on brand.
The 24-year-old forward finished with 16 points, nine rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block, although he also had five turnovers. The Raptors were led by Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett, who scored 22 points each. Six players finished in double figures for Toronto.
Fans have noticed Barnes’ unusual antics, including kicking the ball backwards during the Skills Challenge at last year’s All-Star Weekend. He has also been documented to make strange celebrations when a teammate is knocked down or shout excessively during games.
But whatever works, right?
Barnes is coming off a productive campaign again in his fifth season, averaging 19.4 points on 50.2% shooting, 7.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.8 blocks before facing the 76ers.
Just imagine if he took the game more seriously. That would be a *chef’s kiss.*
2025-11-20 03:53:00
