"The Raptors entered the week on a seven game win streak, but continuing it wouldn't be easy, as the team announced that RJ Barrett - the team's second leading scorer - would be out for a minimum of one week with a knee sprain, an injury suffered against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. The 25-year-old wing appeared to sustain a non-contact injury after throwing down a fast break dunk in the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday."
"So the Raptors headed into their third and final meeting of the season with the former Eastern Conference finalists without Barrett. Toronto had won the previous two matchups, though had not yet faced a fully healthy Cavaliers squad and wouldn't get the chance in this one either. Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley were the only active starters for Cleveland. So even without Barrett, the Raptors had a great shot at extending their win streak to eight,"
Raptors pushed a nine-game win streak before dropping two straight while missing RJ Barrett to a knee sprain. Barrett suffered a non-contact knee sprain after a fast-break dunk against the Brooklyn Nets, limped off and was sidelined for at least a week. The Raptors met the Cavaliers without Barrett and with Cleveland missing several starters; Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley were the only active Cavaliers starters. Toronto had won the previous two matchups and looked to complete a season sweep. Scottie Barnes attacked Evan Mobley relentlessly, scoring in the paint and using physicality to gain an advantage.
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