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Barnes Shines in Raptors' Historic Overtime Victory

12/29/2025

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Summary

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Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors led a 141-127 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors on December 28, 2025, posting a 23-25-10 triple-double—the first 20-20-10 in Raptors history.
Immanuel Quickley and Brandon Ingram contributed 27 and 26 points, respectively.
Stephen Curry scored 39 points for the Warriors, but Toronto rallied from a 13-point deficit, and RJ Barrett returned from injury with 12 points.

History

Historical Context

The 1976 merger of the NBA and ABA marked a significant expansion, adding teams like the Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs, increasing the league to 22 teams. This merger followed years of competition and legal battles, including the 1970 antitrust lawsuit led by Oscar Robertson. The integration of ABA's fast-paced style has since shaped the NBA's evolution and broadened its fanbase.

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Story summary

Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors led a 141-127 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors on December 28, 2025, posting a 23-25-10 triple-double—the first 20-20-10 in Raptors history.
Immanuel Quickley and Brandon Ingram contributed 27 and 26 points, respectively.
Stephen Curry scored 39 points for the Warriors, but Toronto rallied from a 13-point deficit, and RJ Barrett returned from injury with 12 points.

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