Scottie Barnes posts 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists against Magic

Barnes delivered a big line Wednesday, but his fantasy value was already established at 39.8 projected fantasy points a game after last season.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 29, 2026

Scottie Barnes posted 28 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks with 2 turnovers on 11-of-17 shooting and 6-of-6 from the line in 31 minutes as a starter on Wednesday, October 28, when Toronto beat Orlando 129-99.

The performance stands well above his 18.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists over last season (80 games), but Barnes was already projected for 39.8 fantasy points a game and ranked 19th overall entering this contest. He offers top-20 value in nine-category and points leagues, with steady contributions across steals and blocks complementing his counting stats despite modest three-point production.

Fantasy impact

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Scottie Barnes

Barnes shot 64.7 per cent from the floor and was perfect at the stripe while adding defensive stats on both ends. His 31.3 per cent usage rate has come at a 41.8 per cent true shooting mark through four games, though his 31 minutes Wednesday matched his workload from a season in which he started every game and averaged 33.5 minutes a night. The 28 points nearly doubled his season average of 19.8 through four contests.

The all-around production makes Barnes a hold in all formats. He is projected for 39.8 fantasy points and offers 3.8 nine-category value, with steals and blocks adding defensive upside to his scoring, rebounding and playmaking. Toronto has one game left this week, Wednesday, before entering a week with no games scheduled.

What to do

• Hold Barnes as a top-20 asset in nine-category and points formats.

• Start him Wednesday in Toronto's final game this week.

• Plan around Toronto having no games scheduled next week.

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