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'If you have eyes' you see Scottie Barnes is an elite defender: Raptors coach

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Darko Rajakovic says Scottie Barnes is one of the most elite defensive players in the league.

Barnes was a force from the start in Sunday ’s win over the Phoenix Suns .

Raptors head coach says Barnes is getting enough credit for how diverse he is defensively.

Chris Boucher : “Very physical, very smart on at the point of attack, on going overs, under, kind of always talking".

Jakob Poeltl has averaged 19.3 points (his most against any team), 12 rebounds and has shot a ridiculous 87% in the three games against the Celtics.

Brandon Ingram also is one of the best in the world at pull-up two -point attempts, which also can be useful in the playoffs.

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