Barnes-to-Barrett sequence lands at No. 49 in NBA top plays

The finish sealed the game after Barnes' recovery block.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

🚨 TOP PLAYS OF 2025-26 🚨 At No. 49... Scottie Barnes recovers for the CLUTCH swat, runs the court, and finds RJ Barre Via @NBA on X

What happened: Scottie Barnes ran the floor and found RJ Barrett for the dunk. It follows Alperen Sengun's seated dime, which opened the 2025-26 countdown at No. 50.

Why it matters: The placement puts the Barnes-Barrett connection one spot ahead of Sengun's pass. Both entries paired all-out recovery efforts with playmaking for a teammate.

By the numbers: No. 49: Barnes' block-to-Barrett dunk. No. 50: Sengun's seated pass during Emirates NBA Cup Group Play.

What to watch: The NBA's season countdown will continue toward the No. 1 play.

Sources

@NBA 2026-09-08T15:07:53.287176+00:00

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