RJ Barrett hits go-ahead three to force Game 7
RJ Barrett hit a crucial three-pointer to give the Toronto Raptors a 112-110 overtime victory in Game 6, forcing a decisive Game 7. The shot, which came late in the game, was compared to Kawhi Leonard's iconic 2019 playoff moment. The series will now continue in Cleveland on Sunday.
- ▪RJ Barrett made a go-ahead three-pointer in overtime to secure the win for the Raptors.
- ▪The Game 6 victory tied the series and forced a Game 7 matchup.
- ▪The game took place at Scotiabank Arena and was described as a pivotal moment for Barrett, a Mississauga native.
- ▪Michael Grange compared Barrett's shot to Kawhi Leonard's famous 2019 playoff buzzer-beater.
- ▪The Raptors will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 on Sunday.
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