Barrett hits winning 3-pointer in OT as Raptors force Game 7, beat Cavaliers 112-100
RJ Barrett hit a 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left in overtime to give the Toronto Raptors a 112-110 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, forcing a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference playoff series. Scottie Barnes recorded 25 points and 14 assists, while Barrett and Ja’Kobe Walter each scored 24 points. The home team has won every game so far, with Game 7 set to take place in Cleveland on Sunday.
- ▪RJ Barrett made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining in overtime.
- ▪Scottie Barnes became the eighth NBA player since 1997 to record 14+ points and 10+ assists in a playoff half.
- ▪The Raptors outscored the Cavaliers 20-6 in fast-break points and capitalized on 18 Cleveland turnovers for 25 points.
- ▪Brandon Ingram missed the game due to a sore right heel.
- ▪Game 7 will be played in Cleveland, where the home team has won all six previous games in the series.
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