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RJ Barrett Explains James Harden Scuffle in Video After 'Disrespect' During Cavs-Raptors Game 5
- Barrett says he respects Harden but felt disrespected when Harden grabbed the ball in front of the Raptors bench during Game 5.
- The exchange followed a brief fourth-quarter scuffle after a timeout as the teams traded momentum.
- Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 5 125-120, with Harden and Mobley scoring 23 points and 19 points respectively.
- Barrett said the personal sentiment of the moment outweighed any rivalry.
- The Raptors will attempt to even the series in Toronto in Game 6.
- Barrett finished with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists for Toronto.
- Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell contributed 19 points in the win.
- The game's outcome shifted the series momentum in Cleveland's favor.
- Raptors head into Game 6 with a need to win on the road in Toronto.
- The incident centers on a bench-side play rather than a full-blown melee.
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