Raptors force Game 7 vs. Cavaliers with RJ Barrett bouncing in a 3-pointer for the overtime win
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 in overtime to force a Game 7 in their first-round NBA playoff series. RJ Barrett hit a game-winning 3-pointer that bounced off the rim before falling through with 1.2 seconds left. The victory marks a pivotal moment for the Raptors, reminiscent of Kawhi Leonard's 2019 playoff buzzer-beater.
- ▪RJ Barrett scored 24 points and made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining in overtime.
- ▪Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 25 points, 14 assists, and seven rebounds.
- ▪Evan Mobley had 26 points and 14 rebounds for the Cavaliers, while Donovan Mitchell finished with 24 points.
- ▪The home team has won every game in the series, setting up a decisive Game 7 in Cleveland.
- ▪Toronto last experienced a similar lucky bounce in 2019 when Kawhi Leonard hit a series-winning shot against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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