Raptors move up playoff race with win vs. Pelicans

Scottie Barnes had 23 points and 12 assists, five teammates scored in double figures and the host Toronto Raptors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-106 on Friday night.

Jakob Poeltl added 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Sandro Mamukelashvili, RJ Barrett and Ja'Kobe Walter scored 18 each and Brandon Ingram added 13 to help the Raptors (41-32) overcome the absence of Immanuel Quickley, who missed his third consecutive game because of a foot injury.

Zion Williamson scored 22 points...