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