Jamison Battle provided 20 points off the bench in a match against the Lakers. He made two consecutive three-pointers in a game. Battle's performance has sparked debates about his importance in the team. Some sources highlight his ability to shoot from the bench. The Raptors need Battle to convert the Lakers' late-game surge into valuable points. Battle's back-to-back threes were noted by Sportsnet.ca. Scottie Barnes' efforts can't hide concerns about Raptors' contender status. According to Raptors Rapture, Scottie Barnes' heroics can't hide concerns about Raptors' contender status.