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The Toronto Raptors are set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at home in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. It will be the club’s first home playoff game, and RJ Barrett is absolutely giddy about playing in the matchup.

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While talking with media members hours before the scheduled 8 p.m. EST tip-off, the 25-year-old wing admitted how excited he is to play in front of the Toronto crowd, which is his hometown, according to Sportsnet. Barrett also proclaimed he likes playing on a competitive Raptors team, and seemingly hopes for the best on Thursday night.

“I’m from here, I feel like a little kid today,” said Barrett. “I get to go play, not only in front of fans, but in front of my family and friends. I take pride in it. I’ve always been saying, being here, I want to be on a winning team. For me, I can’t walk around saying, ‘I’m on the Raptors, and we have a terrible record,’ like, that’s embarrassing. But I’m excited just to play in front of the crowd, the fans, family, and friends. It’s gonna be a great night.”