NBA Fans In Awe Of RJ Barrett's Performance In Heat-Raptors Game

RJ Barrett had 37 points against the Miami Heat.

Apr 7, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9)reacts after a play against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images / John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

On Sunday, the Toronto Raptors hosted the Miami Heat in Canada.

The Raptors won by a score of 119-116.

RJ Barrett exploded for 37 points, seven rebounds, five assists and one block while shooting 15/20 from the field and 3/4 from the three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.

Via StatMuse: "RJ Barrett tonight:

37 PTS
7 REB
5 AST
15-20 FG

Joins Kyle Lowry and Chris Bosh as the only Raptors to record a 35/5/5 game on 75+ FG%."

RJ Barrett tonight:

37 PTS
7 REB
5 AST
15-20 FG

Joins Kyle Lowry and Chris Bosh as the only Raptors to record a 35/5/5 game on 75+ FG%. pic.twitter.com/6Pk7EnNAKB

— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 2, 2024

Many fans reacted to Barrett's performance on social media.

@gilbertura_: "Best Raptor since Vince Carter lmfao"

Best Raptor since Vince Carter lmfao https://t.co/CX9k20i1eS

— Hammurabi 🇬🇭 (@gilbertura_) December 2, 2024

@brunsonation: "ALL STAR"

ALL STAR https://t.co/arpmZSbJfN

— NYK🦁 (@brunsonation) December 2, 2024

@prafecy: "RJ Barrett is taking over the Raptors franchise as #1

As high as I've been on Scottie Barnes' potential to possibly be a superstar, seeing RJ play like this as a Canadian is gold.

Will this pecking order get a ring? No..but its fun to watch. "

RJ Barrett is taking over the Raptors franchise as #1

As high as I've been on Scottie Barnes' potential to possibly be a superstar, seeing RJ play like this as a Canadian is gold.

Will this pecking order get a ring? No..but its fun to watch. #wethenorth

— Formed To Create Inc. (@prafecy) December 2, 2024

@TR3YP13CE: "Only missing 5 shots is kinda crazy"

Only missing 5 shots is kinda crazy

— ᴾ¹³ᶜᴱ🥇💎 (@TR3YP13CE) December 2, 2024

@keerthikau: "RJ Barrett tonight:
37 points
7 rebounds
5 assists
15-for-20 FG

He's averaging 30.4 points at home this season, 3rd most in the NBA."

RJ Barrett tonight:
37 points
7 rebounds
5 assists
15-for-20 FG

He's averaging 30.4 points at home this season, 3rd most in the NBA.

— Keerthika Uthayakumar (@keerthikau) December 2, 2024

The Raptors improved to 6-15 in their first 21 games, which has them as the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference.

Following Miami, they will play their next game on Tuesday evening when they remain at home to host Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers.

Barrett is in his second season playing for Toronto after getting traded (via the New York Knicks) last year.