Raptors star RJ Barrett nails season-saving 3-pointer to force Game 7 against Cavaliers
RJ Barrett hit a crucial 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining to give the Toronto Raptors a 112-110 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of their NBA playoff series. The shot, which bounced nearly seven feet off the rim before falling through, forced a decisive Game 7. Barrett's clutch performance saved the Raptors' season and sparked celebrations among players and fans alike.
- ▪RJ Barrett made a 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left to give the Raptors a 112-110 lead.
- ▪The shot bounced high off the back of the rim before dropping in during Game 6 of the first-round NBA playoffs.
- ▪Evan Mobley missed a final 3-point attempt for the Cavaliers as time expired.
- ▪The Raptors, down 3-2 in the series, forced Game 7 with the win at Scotiabank Arena.
- ▪Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic described the moment the shot was in the air as feeling like 'an eternity.'
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NBA Playoffs Raptors star RJ Barrett nails season-saving 3-pointer to force Game 7 against Cavaliers Barrett's shot bounced nearly seven feet off the rim before falling through with 1.2 seconds left By Ryan Canfield Fox News Published May 2, 2026 1:27pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 1 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Clutch doesn’t even begin to describe Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett’s season-saving shot.
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