Scottie Barnes recorded a triple-double to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 136-101 victory 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 ended the season with a win. The Raptors finished with a 46-36 record and moved into fifth place in the Eastern Conference.
The result, combined with losses to the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks, cemented Toronto’s playoff berth. The team now faces 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 and finished 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 finished their season with a 20–62 record after suffering a third straight loss.
Toronto last reached the playoffs in 2022 when they were eliminated in the first round, making this return a major milestone for the franchise.
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