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RJ Barrett scores first points of NBA preseason in Québec
Original: RJ Barrett scores the first points of the NBA preseason in Québec
RJ Barrett scored the first points of the NBA preseason in Québec, as reported by NBA.com. The basket marked the opening score of the league's 2025-26 preseason slate, staged in Canada as part of the NBA's effort to bring games to new markets. Fans and sports outlets highlighted the milestone for the Canadian forward, who played his high school basketball in the Montreal area.
Why now: The NBA preseason opener landing in Québec, with a Canadian star scoring first, is a notable milestone for the league's Canadian fanbase.
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