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RJ Barrett Shines with 31 Points, Raptors Snap Losing Streak

3/9/2026

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RJ Barrett of the Toronto Raptors scored a season-high 31 points and became the eighth Canadian in NBA history to surpass 8,000 career points in a 122-92 win over the Dallas Mavericks on March 8, 2026.
The Raptors improved to 36-27 and ended a two-game losing streak.
Dallas guard Daniel Gafford had 21 points and 12 rebounds.
Dallas fell to 21-43, marking their seventh consecutive loss.

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RJ Barrett of the Toronto Raptors scored a season-high 31 points and became the eighth Canadian in NBA history to surpass 8,000 career points in a 122-92 win over the Dallas Mavericks on March 8, 2026.
The Raptors improved to 36-27 and ended a two-game losing streak.
Dallas guard Daniel Gafford had 21 points and 12 rebounds.
Dallas fell to 21-43, marking their seventh consecutive loss.